low idel

2000 FORD ESCORT
135,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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BRIAN HUNOLD
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I have a 2000 ford escort zx2 i am haveing trouble with a low idle. it seems to get worse when i engage the clutch, and some times dies when engageing the clutch when comeing to a stop. what could be my problem?
May 15, 2011 at 7:47 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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You may have a bad IAC ( idle air control) but try eliminating any vacuum leaks and cleaning the throttle body first. Remove the intake snorkel, have someone hold the throttle wide open for you and scrub the back side of the throttle plate and surrounding bore with an old tooth brush and some carb cleaner. Be sure to spray some into the small holes next to the throttle plate. That should help stabilize the idle. If it still has a problem, replace the IAC.
May 15, 2011 at 8:45 PM