When does a Ford Ka over revve the clutch?

However, I was searching the internet for solutions to my girlfiends Ford Ka (July 1999) over-revving when the clutch is depressed and came across this link, which starts with a problem with exactly the same symptoms we are having.

What’s the problem with the Ford KA engine?

Check the hoses and cylinders and replace if necessary. The revised torque is 21.5 Nm for the Fiesta and Puma and 17.5 Nm for the Ka. Problem: Engine revs hang up when changing gear. Solution: The problem could be a corrupt throttle position sensor (TPS). This is due to a poor electrical contact at the connector.

Is there a problem with the Ford Ka gearbox?

The misses 09 Ford ka has started to have a problem with its gearbox. Now and then it becomes hard to change gear, i… My Ford Ka is 1998. It starts very good and after driving for half an hour or so (i.e. when car is warmed) motor keeps s…

Why does my Ford Ka make excessive noise?

Solution: This can cause sticking brakes and excessive noise from the rear and/or rear wheel block. Installing a rubber gasket around the wheel cylinder should alleviate the problem. Problem: Failure or incorrect operation of the central locking. Solution: Corroded or damaged pins in the door wiring harness connector may be to blame.

What’s the problem with my Ford Ka clutch?

Makes a loud crunching noise and pops bac… On driving into a carpark car stopped engine stopped,, pressed clutch to restart and!! The Pedal Stayed Pressed. Slight The rev’s stay up when you clutch to change gear, stop at t junctions or stop then it drops. Can anyone help? Hi!

What kind of gearbox does Ford Ka have?

My Ford Ka is 1998. It starts very good and after driving for half an hour or so (i.e. when car is warmed) motor keeps s… my car was drivin fine then after a load of speed bump i parked up, when i put my foot on the clutch flat down its like

Why does my Ford Ka not go into 5th gear?

Increasing difficulty in selecting into the 5th / reverse plane, and gear lever generally stiff, not springing back into… Hi all! Have no clue about cars, my ford ka (year ’99)won’t go into 5th gear. Makes a loud crunching noise and pops bac… On driving into a carpark car stopped engine stopped,, pressed clutch to restart and!!

When do you know you have a clutch problem?

And on that one time when you press it and the car still creeps forward, you know you have a problem. Sometimes a part fails and the clutch goes from working normally, to not working in an instant. Other times it is a slow gradual change, with each use of the clutch working less and less well.

What causes a Ford Ka to over rev?

In reply to hford: the car over revs when idling/coasting/between gear changes, basically everytime the clutch is depressed after using the throttle. Could it simply be that the throttle cable has become slack and needs tightening ?- can this occur? or would the cable ever need lubricating?

When does an idle air control valve malfunction?

As soon as you start your car, the idle air control valve will immediately malfunction. If you happen to be away from home and this happens, the stalling will happen every couple of minutes in the beginning. You should be able to make it to the nearest mechanic in time before the engine stalls completely.

When do you change the Multiplug on a Ford Ka?

Is it at idle – vehicle stationary (wheels not moving) or when driving during gear changes – if the latter it probably needs the three pin multiplug to the throttle plate sensor changing for the later level multiplug – available as a kit from a Ford dealer. Thanks for all your replies. Going to have a look this weekend at your suggestions.

When does the idle air control valve change?

When the engine is running but the vehicle is not moving, this means the engine is idling. During this time, the number of revolutions per minute (RPM) inside the engine will change. The idle air control valve is responsible for managing the engine idle speed.

When does a Ford Ka over revve the clutch?