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Is this an engine problem? #1166412 01/25/05 09:04 PM
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 122 South Carolina E Eaglez1 OP CEG\'er
OP Eaglez1 CEG\'er E Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 122 South Carolina	When my contour is idleing like at a stop light or something, it sounds and acts like it is going to choke down but it never fully shuts off. Anyone have any idea what that could be? I don't really have a good way of describing it

Re: Is this an engine problem? #1166413 01/26/05 02:34 AM
Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,100 San Antonio/Austin, TX R Ray_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er
Ray_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er R Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,100 San Antonio/Austin, TX	if the idle is dropping, sputtering then recovering (possibly surging higher than normal afterwards) then repeating: Check your IAC. Search on that.. Ray '99 CSVT - Silver #222/276 In a constant state of blow-off euphoria. Originally posted by Kremitthefrog: I like to wear dresses and use binoculars to watch grandmas across the street.

Re: Is this an engine problem? #1166414 01/26/05 05:37 AM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,395 Hanover Park, Illinois, USA T TaurusKev Hard-core CEG\'er
TaurusKev Hard-core CEG\'er T Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,395 Hanover Park, Illinois, USA	Zetec? I had that problem with my Zetec, ended up the timing was off on one of the Camshafts, [censored] DOHC After spending a whole day to ensure it was perfect, it runs much better now Former owner of a 1995 Ford Contour GL w/ 2.0L ATX Proud owner of a 2005 Ford Taurus SE 3.0L V6 Vulcan --Looking for Commodore stuff (Drives, Units, Amiga, games, etc)If anyone has any of this laying around and wants it gone, lemme know --

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