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[ConcreteMonkey]

A mates Girlfriends Puma is acting strangly. It is hovering a little too high on the Revs at idle and when in Motion, when the clutch is pressed (changing Gear etc.) it revs up to and over 4k RPM. I have suggested the Idle COntrol Valve sticking. Does this sound right to anyone?

Engine is a 1.7

[TDCi 160]

I would have said idle control valve too mate at a guess. The one on our Focus is a little suspect as its a bit erratic on tickover. Not enough to be a problem, but annoying nonetheless.

[ConcreteMonkey]

Any idea where it is located? I can't take a look at the engine personally, but if I can tell my mate where it is roughtly he can have a look himself.

I doubt this is an expensive fix.

[TDCi 160]

I was told that on our Focus its behind the accellerator pedal, but im not sure how true this is. If it is this thats at fault i cant see it costing much either. I hope its a simple fix and it gets sorted ok. :L

[TDCi 160]

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I was told that on our Focus its behind the accellerator pedal, but im not sure how true this is.

Actually i think thats wrong too, im thinking of the throttle position sensor and im not sure if even thats behind the pedal?!

[aikmanmosquito]

ConcreteMonkey, on 01 March 2007 - 11:29 PM, said:

A mates Girlfriends Puma is acting strangly. It is hovering a little too high on the Revs at idle and when in Motion, when the clutch is pressed (changing Gear etc.) it revs up to and over 4k RPM. I have suggested the Idle COntrol Valve sticking. Does this sound right to anyone?


Engine is a 1.7

Try the throttle position sensor