i have a 93 ford escort and it starts to cut out onley when it is idoling like at a red light but what throws us off is that when the air conditioner is on it dont do that.
so what could it be ? we have tried spark plugs and wires.
please help!
2006-06-17 16:53:52 · 8 answers · asked by sampinkcat 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
When your air conditioner is on the engine idle increases to drive the air compressor because of the extra horsepower it uses when your engine is under load. When air is not engaged your engine idles at lower rpm. If your car is carburated adjust your carburater idle screw to bring rpm up. If the cut out continues after that, it may be an ignition pick up coil problem inside the distributor.
2006-06-17 17:02:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you done a compression check which will reveal the true health of the motor and valve train? Has the [EGR] exhaust gas recirculatory valve been checked? Plus all the vacuum lines. When the A/C is activated it has a idle solenoid that is activated electrically that raises the idle to prehibit stall out. If it were me I'd do a major tuneup which will reveal the problem since per the article it say a minor tune was do.
2006-06-18 00:08:34 · answer #2 · answered by wjsc042002 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you checked the charging system,you should have 13-14 volts at the battery when the car is running,confirm this with a voltmeter,perhaps the alternator is wearing out,a simple test is to put all of the accesories on with the car running and measure the voltage at the battery,if its low it will cause the cutting out,if that all checks out try a new fuel filter and replace the air filter,and check the rubber house on the pcv valve for cracks and a hissing sound coming from the hose,just about every escort I have ever seen has these crappy hoses on the pcv to manifold hose.good luck-
2006-06-18 00:06:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be a Torque Converter Control (TCC) solenoid problem if it's an electronic transmission. Have it scanned for transmission codes first. Its a small switch (solenoid) on the side of the transmission. You describe the common symptom for this problem. When the air conditioner is on the motor works harder at a higher rpm keeping it from dying. Its a simple fix to replace one. The key statement here is that it dies at red lights. The torque converter is NOT disengaging and killing the motor. Possibly.
2006-06-18 00:07:42 · answer #4 · answered by Rick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you say cut out do you mean it stalls or that it completely loses power and shuts off? If it's stalling have you checked your air filter, fuel filter or your PCV valve lately? If either one of those is dirty or clogged it can cause those symptoms you have explained. All are relatively inexpensive and simple to replace too so I would maybe start there if you haven't already checked them.
2006-06-18 00:00:07 · answer #5 · answered by helmet_hair76 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you checked the distributor? Also if your car has fuel injection the injectors could need a good cleaning. Try a gas treatment and see if that helps
2006-06-18 00:30:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your idle needs to be raised just a little...
When you're running the AC it automatically increases to offset the added load.
2006-06-17 23:58:03 · answer #7 · answered by J.D. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your hard idel stop needs to be turn up! motor speed is increased by the conputer when the ac is turn on
2006-06-18 08:09:38 · answer #8 · answered by The Raotor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋