Hi

I work for Greenlight and currently have a modified 1998 1.8 Ford Escort si (1st car ) Which im having problems with and just need some help and advice on making sure that im buying the correct part for my car, I need an idle control valve, I think i have found one off of Ebay but i want to know if its going to fit, So i thought ill ask the pro's

Ebay link to the part:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ford-Fiesta-Es...QQcmdZViewItem


Thanks Dave

 

Hi Dave, that doens look like an escort one to me, they look more like this

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/IDLE-SPEED-CON...QQcmdZViewItem

they are situated on the rear of the inlet manifold, quite easy to get to so IMO i would remove it and have a look before parting with any cash

i have an escort one at home somewhere, if i can find it ill get some pics of it for you

 

Great stuff thanks alot you happen to know if there is any guide to removing the part?

 

As Dan said, its not too bad.

I would recommend taking yours off, cleaning it with carb cleaner, and then working the valve/spring loose and see if this cures if. if it does you can be sure a new ISCV will fix it.

Beware as most of the ones off eBay don't work

 

its only 2 screws to remove, iirc they are 8mm

just unplug the wiring first lol

it really is quite easy

 

i think mine needs replacing.

would it be this problem if idling hunts and sometimes when driving i slow down to a stop it again will idle high?

 

more than likely mate, you can also get a kangarooing when you lift off to coast up to roundabouts etc

 

i replaced mine with a new one from fords twice and the problem did not go away so now running around with it disconnected and apart from stalling once or twice when cold runs fine when warm think i'll just sell the car

 

road speed sensor is common fault

 

Check the breather pipes before buying a new iscv unit as a split breather pipe WILL give same effect.

Dont forget the pipe underneath towards the back on the escort (The one you cant see normally)

 

I changed mine, its pretty easy stuff, get ready tho cause you will cut you hand on somthing
Mine still ran crap after, so reset ecu (disconnect battery for a few hours) and its been spot on since

 

I did mine a few weeks ago. It is a little bit fiddley. I found an online guide that was good I'll find the link for you...

 

Thanks alot guys
How did you get to the valve, did you use a jack?
I have done an ECU reset which seems to helped a little bit, Ill check for airleads as suggested and if nothing has change ill try taking the valve off and try to clean it

 

http://www.ford-force.com/forums/ind...showtopic=3089

 

This is great thanks m8