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Old Dec 1, 2007 | 05:24 PM
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ive recently bought a frst and when the car is warm the revs go up and down and it looks like its going to stall. ive cleaned out the idle control valve and changed the plugs and leads. dont know what else to try?

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Old Dec 1, 2007 | 06:08 PM
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hunt for a air leak on the inlet...
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Old Dec 2, 2007 | 03:03 PM
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have you cleaned the ISCV right?

http://www.fiestaturbo.com/forums/gu...iscv-vt155294/

also check the water temp sensor at the back of the inlet.

and as jon says, check for vac leaks.

is the car chipped?cammed, different air filter etc?
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 05:21 PM
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its got a superchip and a ram air on it. It could be the water temp sensor dosnt do it when its cold
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 05:44 PM
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try it without the chip one time
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 04:44 PM
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Its still doing it when the chip is removed. Where can u get an water temp sensor from?
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 05:15 PM
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fords.

did you clean the iscv out right?
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