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  • mcjordi
    mcjordi Posts: 4,238 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    90% its the idle control valve
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  • jeannieblue
    jeannieblue Posts: 4,761 Forumite
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    TiTheRev wrote: »
    You had to get that in there didnt you :rolleyes:
    Sorry........ :o:o:o
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  • Keith
    Keith Posts: 2,924 Forumite
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    jeannieblue wrote: »
    Very bold diagnosis!

    It could be, it might not. Better let someone look at it, drive it etc etc. Recommend avoid main stealers.

    May just need a good service and some plugs. Could be a number of things...

    Petrol or diesel???

    Won't hurt to spend 5 minutes and clean it anyway.
  • Browntoa
    Browntoa Posts: 49,611 Forumite
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    it is probably the lambda sensor you need dont buy it from ford , get a generic copy for about £30, about 30 minutes to fit
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  • 2_litre
    2_litre Posts: 108 Forumite
    Browntoa wrote: »
    it is probably the lambda sensor you need dont buy it from ford , get a generic copy for about £30, about 30 minutes to fit
    generic parts dont last 5 minutes
  • 2_litre
    2_litre Posts: 108 Forumite
    jeannieblue wrote: »
    Very bold diagnosis!

    It could be, it might not. Better let someone look at it, drive it etc etc. Recommend avoid main stealers.

    May just need a good service and some plugs. Could be a number of things...

    Petrol or diesel???
    not bold at all :rolleyes:
  • TiTheRev
    TiTheRev Posts: 3,215 Forumite
    2_litre wrote: »
    generic parts dont last 5 minutes
    +1, they may both be made by Bosch (or similar) but to different specifications with different materials. OE parts are built to last longer as they have a two year warrenty rather than the standard one year for normal versions.
    :A Luke 6:38 :A
    The above post is either from personal experience or is my opinion based on the person God has made me and the way I understand things. Please don't be offended if that opinion differs from yours, but feel free to click the 'Thanks' button if it's at all helpful!
  • scorpian81
    scorpian81 Posts: 116 Forumite
    I would put my money on it being the idle speed control valve, so worth checking that first. Or suggesting to the garage to check that first.
  • secretspender_2
    secretspender_2 Posts: 170 Forumite
    Called a few garages and most were saying I had to pay between £30 and £50 to have a diagnostic test so they can pinpoint the problem. Called a local mobile mechanic from the paper and told him the idle was sporradic (thanks Rev!!) and he said it will pr ob just need cleaning, so he is coming out today. (£20 call out charge for an hour's time) so fingers crossed it works.

    Second question....why doesnt the heating work?? :-( suddenly stopped!!!

    (BTW, never had fords before, am better with Vauxhalls)

    SS xxx
  • hewhoisnotintheknow
    hewhoisnotintheknow Posts: 3,162 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    check the water levels

    also dont forget when its cols the water start off colder so will take longer to heat up
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