Ford Ka problems

GT3 · 2 Apr 2006 at 15:02

Hi my friend has got a problem her Ka at the moment.

At idle the revs seem to fluctuate below 1000 dropping as low as 500 at a guess because the car will rattle violently and sometimes it will stall.

Any ideas?

moss · 2 Apr 2006 at 15:16

Could be a number of things, its possibly some sensor packing in, maybe an air flow (mass) sensor.

Firestar_3x · 2 Apr 2006 at 15:20

idle control valve

DaveyD · 2 Apr 2006 at 17:08

Firestar_3x said:
idle control valve

Almost certainly that, I believe it's a common fault with Ka's, my mate hat the exact problem, would just stall at will when coming to a stop.

GT3 · 2 Apr 2006 at 17:21

Alright, how much is it likely to cost if it needs replacing rather than just cleaning?

Cheers

fonzee · 2 Apr 2006 at 18:02

its also common on older fiestas.. me fiesta seems to have similar symptoms however the lowest it falls to is around 900rpm... not a problem at the moment but if it gets worst i will need to fix it, so i too would find it useful how much it will cost to get it sorted. ta

Firestar_3x · 2 Apr 2006 at 18:05

This isn't gospel but imho i would replace it not really a part you can fix, depends if its the valve or stepper motor.

New or secondhand part should be cheap enough not sure on price but hunt around the scrappers.

djbenjo · 2 Apr 2006 at 19:50

Firestar_3x said:
New or secondhand part should be cheap enough not sure on price but hunt around the scrappers.

Was that intended?

Firestar_3x · 2 Apr 2006 at 19:59

djbenjo said:
Was that intended?

Whats wrong with the word hunt?

Steve · 3 Apr 2006 at 19:01

bit late I know but.....

As has been said a common fault, my exmisses had it, hers would stall when you stopped quickly.

using a torx bit undo the 4 bolts on holding the ICV onto the inlet manafold (silver cylinder with its own little plastic inlet manifold, unplug wire, spray loads of carb cleaner in to it (do it away from car body work as it eats paint) leave for a bit, tip out excess (most should evapourate) then spray in loads of WD40 to lube. stick it back on and connect wire.

All done.

rarely need replacing.

Need to do this on the M3 as mine gets a bit stroppy and idles two high, but as it sits under the 6 pipe inlet manifold it is a git to get to and I keep puting it off

Serj · 3 Apr 2006 at 19:17

Firestar_3x said:
Whats wrong with the word hunt?

I *think* what he's referring to is the fact that this problem is sometimes called 'hunting'. I think.....

dun · 3 Apr 2006 at 21:10

I seem to have this problem in the mornings sometimes. The revs go quite low and the steering wheel judders as though your letting the clutch up, but a quick touch of the throttles sorts it.

Thanks for the info ill have to take a look.

GT3 · 4 Apr 2006 at 09:41

Steve said:
bit late I know but.....

As has been said a common fault, my exmisses had it, hers would stall when you stopped quickly.

using a torx bit undo the 4 bolts on holding the ICV onto the inlet manafold (silver cylinder with its own little plastic inlet manifold, unplug wire, spray loads of carb cleaner in to it (do it away from car body work as it eats paint) leave for a bit, tip out excess (most should evapourate) then spray in loads of WD40 to lube. stick it back on and connect wire.

All done.

rarely need replacing.

Need to do this on the M3 as mine gets a bit stroppy and idles two high, but as it sits under the 6 pipe inlet manifold it is a git to get to and I keep puting it off

Not at all too late, will take a look next weekend when I have some time.

Thanks a lot