do u have advice about my ford ka 2001 plesae

2001 FORD KA
78 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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PEDRO200933
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i have a ford ka 2001, the light came on on the dashboard , the car seems to misfire , its like theres a block when i try to accelerate thats how id explain it, its been happening on and off for around 3 to 4 months now, i changed the spark plugs as i was told it may need changing but the problem still there, thank u for ur advice
May 9, 2011 at 7:15 PM
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i think its an engine warning mangement light it look like an orange lit box with 3 things cominbg from it , i will take a picture soon and reply to ur reply, also want to thank u for ur reply and help, thank u mate ur a decent guy helping me out thanks
May 9, 2011 at 7:35 PM
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RASMATAZ
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No problem -when ready come on back we'll take it to the extreme-Have the computer scanned for code/s-start here
May 9, 2011 at 7:39 PM
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hi sorry ilogged out , i had to make food , so what do u mean have the computer scanned for code/s-start here? i thnk you for ur help again
if u havent guessed im no good with cars
May 9, 2011 at 8:48 PM
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I understand-engine management light coming on-the computer senses a problem within the parameter sensors and actuator-You need to get it scanned for code/s and comeback with it if any present
May 9, 2011 at 9:37 PM
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ok i will have to take the car to a garage to have it read bt the code machine finder thing , thanks for your help i will let u know how i get on as my mate said it could be faulty pipes/connections wrongly gapped sparks or dagmaged sparks or it needs to be kripton tuned, have u heard of this and do u think he might be right?, thanks again for ur help, do u get paid for this? paul
May 9, 2011 at 10:13 PM