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still not right!!! #1192411 02/20/05 02:33 PM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 11 W williamsmithers OP New CEG\'er
OP williamsmithers New CEG\'er W Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 11	Hey all, need help again!! 96 contour zetec atx 108,000 miles car was surging and idling low when in gear at a stop, it was recommended to change the IAC which i did yesterday and the pcv valve, which was done a couple of months ago. the car is running better, but it is still fluxuation at idle while in and out of gear, more when in gear. vaccum lines are good, fuel filter is 6 months old as well as plugs and wires (oem). HELP PLEASE!!!

Re: still not right!!! #1192412 02/20/05 03:10 PM
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,542 san antonio texas (pothole cap... G GS474 Hard-core CEG\'er
GS474 Hard-core CEG\'er G Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,542 san antonio texas (pothole cap...	02 sensors check the computer is the check engine light on get the codes 02 sensors arent cheap 1996 zetec atx 19.3381 at 71.51 mph 1/4 mile click me for an interesting site a wbsite you should check outjoined the 100k+ club 5/21/06

Re: still not right!!! #1192413 02/20/05 03:36 PM
Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 6,910 Enfield, CT B BrApple_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
BrApple_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er B Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 6,910 Enfield, CT	do you happen to have the AC or defroster on when this happens? if so chances are you are low on r-134a and it is causing the AC system to cycle and that cuts the compressor on and off changing the idle - 95 Mystique LS - Zetec/5spd - 99 Contour SeVT Sport - Duratec/5spd Official NE-CEG Contour/Mustang Family

Re: still not right!!! #1192414 02/21/05 03:03 PM
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,085 Northern B.C. Canada W WestCoastAjax Hard-core CEG\'er
WestCoastAjax Hard-core CEG\'er W Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,085 Northern B.C. Canada	There is NO common problem......I spent a few days searching and testing. For me it was a faulty Accel coil AND a failling TPS. The hesitation is common the reason why is not. 2012 Lotus Evora --------- 95 Mystique MTX - GONE 395,000 Kms --------- Both Zetecs '97 Contour Mtx - stock - GONE

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