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Old 04-09-2008, 01:24 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default 92 Escort GT Idle Problems

This is a bit of a long explaination, so bear with me. Anyways, about two weeks or so ago, the car started acting funny. I'd turn on the heater to the second position or higher, and the RPMs would decrease. Same thing with the headlights. Turn 'em off, they go back to where they should be. Well, about a week later, it started doing it, but without any loads on the electrical system at all. It'll idle about at about 500 or so RPMs with no elec sys load. Turn on the headlights, it goes below that, and dies. However, it'll do that even without any sys load at all. When I first start it, it idles great, then as it warms up, it'll start having this problem. It cranks fine, and so forth. However, when it's warm, and I'm at a stop light, it'll either idle crappy, again, 500 or below, or it'll go even lower, then die. Restarts without problems. Car drives great otherwise, don't have a clue as to what's causing it. Originally thought it was the voltage regulator at the very start of this, however now, I'm thinking it's one of a few things, or possibly a combination: voltage regulator completely shot, alternator itself giving out, drive belts loose (have squealed before, possibly loose), vacuum leak somewhere, or fuel pump going weird. Any and all help would be appreciated.
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i have the same problem with my escort
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Don't know if you are still having this problem or not...but that is real close to what I have been going through. I bought a PCV valve for $6.50 and it cleared up instantly. part is cheap and easy enough to try. good luck.
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Consider checking the air intake tube. A small crack after the air flow meter will allow more air to enter which is not metered and will then through off the mixture. I replace one tube on mine a few years back and have a crack in my current one. A quick/temp fix is to use some duct take to cover over the crack. If this is the problem, the tape will instantly fix the problem. Mine has been cracked now for months and I just put a new piece of tape on when ever it slips off and allow air to enter.
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