Ford Fiesta engine revs when throtle not touched
Variant: 1.25 16v manual
Model Year: 1999
Categories:
Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
when i change gear or hold clutch in the car seems to rev itself up to 2000 revs, if i come to a junction i have to hit the brakes hard so front end of car goes down and the revs go back to normal,,can someone please help..thanx
Posted: Oct 1, 2013 (11 years ago)
Could check the throttle position sensor and clean throttle body .
Posted Oct 1, 2013 (11 years ago)
i have disconnected the tps by unplugging it and it still does the same thing
Posted Oct 1, 2013 (11 years ago)
Check throttle body is clean and not sticking , check all vac hoses / pipes for leaks .
Posted Oct 1, 2013 (11 years ago)
theres no air leaks,im going to take the throtle body off and clean it see how it goes
Posted Oct 2, 2013 (11 years ago)
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