Random Stalling

[Guest j_mchattie]

As i approach any sort of obstacle and start changing down through the gears, the engine stalls. It happens more if i am pointing down hill, and i have to do quick gear changes or else the revs just drop off and keep on going untill it stalls. Sometimes it will drop to 500 rpm then pick back up to 800 again and its ok. Its starting to get dangerous at roundabouts!

 

Its a 1993 mk1 Mondeo 1.8i 16v Zetec. I changed the rubber t-piece with no effect - any suggestions?

 

Thanks - James

[Guest j_mchattie]

By the way, ive also changed the Idle Control Valve, still didnt help.

The car still stalls at almost every turn or during braking with the clutch down.

Very annoying - thanks for your help!

[Guest ianock]

I had problem(stalling)at junctions,found the power steering sensor(on the upper pipe.Mk1 mondeo)wiring was broken,it hits the bonnet every time you close it :angry: Worth a look?

[Guest j_mchattie]

Ok good stuff, Thanks.

 

Problems is it happens even when i dont steer!

 

My speedo jumps (needs a new cable), perhaps this will sort it. Would a faulty speed reading cause the computer to stall the revs?

 

Thanks for your reply

[Guest ianock]

Try here,

http://www.btinternet.com/~madmole/

 

This page in particular,

http://www.btinternet.com/~madmole/Reference/Idle.html

 

I cant vouch for the info on this site but I have refered back to it on many occasions,have a read through it :angry:

[Guest j_mchattie]

Ok thanks all - ive changed the Vehicle Speed Sensor (

[Guest ianock]

Nice one,bit angry at myself though as I should of known that as I done a focus while back with exactly the same symptons,sorry :huh:

Anyway it's sorted now thats all that matters :D

[Guest snoz64]

Having exactly the same problem and I'm going to France with the kids next week.Help!!

Which thing is the safest bet to tackle first?? B)