Hello there...

Got a Cabriolet Escort (XR3i) with the 1.8 Zetec engine,

Im having problems getting the engine to run smoothly, it starts straight away but dies immediately, I have found that if i unplug the throttle position sensor then i can coax it into idle, and it revs up fine if done carefully.

it has been stood a long time without use.

Can anyone advise me on what I can check, such as correct voltages etc...?
I know electronics and have test equipment, just not familiar with the cars test points and procedures.

Thanks in advance.
Mark.

 

Also, just found a Fault code reader i had tucked away, it says it does 1.8 Escorts.... with 3 Pin connector..
Will this be any use?
Cheers.

 

hello mate this is not an awnser its a question!!!
did convert it yourself if so did u change the loom as ive just brought a 1.8 zetec with full wiring loom but dont know where to start with the wiring or where to finish my loom is in about 3/4 different sections and i dont know what parts to fit

 

No its not a conversion ive had done, its the standard lump in the car... its a MK5 Escort

 

sounds like the idle speed control valve a well known fault on all zetecs

take of and clean with some petrol or replace

hope this helps

 

Thanks ill try that,
I had one of the ISCV units cause probs on an old xr4x4 I had...

What is inside this unit? will it be visible if its clogged up?

 

Will let you know tommorow morning you may have seen - I'm having the same problem, I'm going to get another one from breakers to try - as the garage seem to think it looks clean - but will see for myself when it's off and in the light

Will let you know

 

I fixed all my problems..
Turned out to be wires broken at the top of the heater, by the wiper arms..
Looks like a rodent has been chewing them....lol

 

 

I'd better check all my cables... when the idle got worse, it was coz one of the wires on the connector to me iscv had fallen off

but I'll check those wires tommorow, would be beauts if it's just that - causing my probs!


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