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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 06:43 PM
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Hi everyone just thought I could rack all ya brains.

I just got hold cheap ka and its stalling at junctions or slow speed i.e coming to a stop. So far I have replaced the....

Idle control valve
throttle position sensor
spark plugs

I just can not think what else it can be (still learning)

So if anyone has a idea or has had this problem before any help will be appreciated thanks people.
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 09:57 PM
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hay man i had a diff problem but this one fix does alot. I also replaced those components (ford must be making more stock to beat the band) with no use. turned out if u unplug all the connections in the wiring loom at the rear of the engine bay on the bulkhead and clean the connections. mine had all dust in them and when i cleaned them the problem i had stopped (mine was reving up when clutching between gears) aparently the dirt can make loads of diff problems.
hope this helps
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by mknutjob
Hi everyone just thought I could rack all ya brains.

I just got hold cheap ka and its stalling at junctions or slow speed i.e coming to a stop. So far I have replaced the....

Idle control valve
throttle position sensor
spark plugs

I just can not think what else it can be (still learning)

So if anyone has a idea or has had this problem before any help will be appreciated thanks people.
Check the speed sensor for the ecu, NOT the speedo reading one, there is another sensor that tells the ecu the car is moving, and this affects the mixture slightly, meaning when you stop it knows and the engine idling fuelling is adjusted from that which it would be when coating and idling.
Also check for air leaks, spray cold start(diesel)spray, this is not wasted as it cleans the engine nicely as well, any change in note as it is sucked in will happen if a leak is sprayed, check by spraying along gaskets on inlet etc, and also clean the MAF with carb cleaner spray, NOT contact cleaner, shake dry and plug back in, then pull 2amp KAM fuse from fusebox for 2 minutes, this puts the ecu into learning mode when it will relearn the best settings for your engine, it may stall once or twice whilst this happens, but after about 10 miles is fully done.
If this fails get a CO check done at mot station, the lambda may be goosed.
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 08:08 PM
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wheres the speed sensor for the ecu? and i will try cleaning the maf sensor tomorrow cheers people!
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