Hi all,
My espace has developed some wierd running problems recently, first of all it will run and drive but it feels like it is over fueling or running to lean as it will hold back at a certain throttle and give a bit of miss firing...
it is a 1995 2.0 helios petrol with 100,000 mile on the clock.
rgds
stuart
I assume this is a J7T ... engine? Please everyone, quote VIN and Fabrication numbers at least the first time, as I can then check exact details from these. Thanks.
It sounds like you have a problem with the coolant sensor or the idle control valve, not those other items you have changed. The sensor is located on the right, at the front, and varies its resistance as temp. increases. The idle valve is on the left front and opens to allow extra air for faster idling when cold. If the valve is sticking or faulty it will cause your problem as it cannot control the idle, and if the amount of air is incorrect at higher revs/speed it will also cause running problems. Get these checked and then the faulty part replaced.
Roy