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Old Apr 22, 2006 | 08:34 PM
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Default Escort Mk5 tickover

I've just fitted a Mondeo 2 Litre throttle body and MAF to my 1800 Escort, it now ticks over a little fast (approx 1100rpm) has anyone any ideas to reduce the tickover. I've tried disconnecting the battery overnight to reset the ecu.
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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 01:17 AM
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Don't quote me but im fiarly sure u will need a chip to sort this, the ECU determines the idle speed.......
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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 08:24 PM
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DID U TAKE INTAKE MANIFOLD OF if so did u fit new gaskets sounds like u might have an air leak on the inlet side

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