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| Author: | rotti [ Thu Jul 03, 2008 6:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Flat Fiesta |
Hi, new to the forum, so hello everyone. Need help to sort out my fiesta si 1.4. I've had all the usual tick over problems which I sorted with a new MAF and that round plastic breather thingy. Problem is its lacking any power. It just feels so flat and has no get up and go. Basically I'm getting fed up with getting pi55ed on by 1.1's. Is the engine just tired or can any of you suggest anything else to look at?  By the way it on a M plate, done 70K. |
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| Author: | james_rs [ Thu Jul 03, 2008 7:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flat Fiesta |
Serviced it recently? If not then change plugs, leads, filters and oil. Use good quality items, specallly for leads. If you have then check gap on plugs is right. Checked inlet air temp sensor/ coolant temp sensor? Could be lambda. |
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| Author: | james_rs [ Thu Jul 03, 2008 7:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flat Fiesta |
My bad too,  Welcome! Get some pics up and where you from too? |
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| Author: | onslack [ Thu Jul 03, 2008 7:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flat Fiesta |
you had your cat checked out buddy?could possibly be blocked welcome to fsi 
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| Author: | rotti [ Thu Jul 03, 2008 7:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flat Fiesta |
Forgot to mention, changed plugs, leads, filters and lambda. Does the car have a fuel filter and if so where? Heard else where that some of the fiesta's don't. Its just failed its mot on the lambda but passed after I changed the plastic thingy. |
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| Author: | onslack [ Thu Jul 03, 2008 7:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flat Fiesta |
if its like the 1.6 then it(fuel filter) should be on the passenger side just behind the battery, by the jack edit:- you got a haynes manual? |
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| Author: | rotti [ Thu Jul 03, 2008 7:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flat Fiesta |
Ok, found the fuel filter, round metal thing, seems ok but a change won't do any harm I guess. Where can I find the air temp sensor and can I check if its working? Thanx boys |
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| Author: | onslack [ Thu Jul 03, 2008 7:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flat Fiesta |
air temp sensor is at the back of the inlet manifold iirc, if its like the zetec engine'd fiesta that is |
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| Author: | woodsy_mv6 [ Thu Jul 03, 2008 7:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flat Fiesta |
| Author: | rotti [ Thu Jul 03, 2008 8:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flat Fiesta |
Car does rev ok when out of gear but like you say when driving it does struggle to get much passed 3k. Hills are a nightmare, the car just throws the towel in going up hill. |
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| Author: | woodsy_mv6 [ Thu Jul 03, 2008 8:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flat Fiesta |
| Author: | rotti [ Thu Jul 03, 2008 8:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flat Fiesta |
When I was trying to get the lambda reading down for the mot my mate in the garage said it smelt a bit caty. Will have to try and remove it and replace with some pipe to check. Does seem to be a fair bit of pressure at the tail when revv'd tho. Will keep you all informed. |
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| Author: | woodsy_mv6 [ Thu Jul 03, 2008 8:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flat Fiesta |
Analogy: Exhale really quickly. Now breathe through a straw with spirit and the pressure is increased. An engine produces a suprising amount of exhaust gasses......hense why you often get a whistle, more than the straw in my anaolgy can perhaps handle....esspessially once the engine produces more and more exhaust gasses at say........3k rpm 
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| Author: | rotti [ Thu Jul 03, 2008 8:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flat Fiesta |
When I boot it, it just makes a baaaaaaaaa nose and goes nowhere.....lol. Thank for your help. Will get back to you when I'm ready to try it again. Thank again. |
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| Author: | rotti [ Sat Jul 05, 2008 11:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flat Fiesta |
Not sure if all these problems are making my fuel costs go out the window. anyone know what the mpg is on my 1.4. If I stick a tenner in I get about 70 miles out of it, that vgery very steady driving. 
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| Author: | fiestasiphil [ Sat Jul 05, 2008 4:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flat Fiesta |
could b a blocked breather as its cvh 1.4 si, they sufffer from blocked breathers |
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| Author: | rotti [ Sat Jul 05, 2008 6:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flat Fiesta |
Which ones do i check? |
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| Author: | fiestasiphil [ Sat Jul 05, 2008 6:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flat Fiesta |
| Author: | DANIELP1991 [ Sat Jul 05, 2008 9:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flat Fiesta |
i had tha problem on my 1.4 mate cleaned it up it went better then, glad to see another 1.4 anyway, every1 on here seems to have a 1.6 or 2.0 lol mine seems really slow aswell but does keep revving up 2 6300rpm but theres a point between 4500 revs and just over 5000 ish where it is lacking power, in 1st anyway. ive only ever given mine a boot in 1st around where i live as im only learning to drive atm got my test in 3 weeks, duno what it goes like booting it through all the gears.yet. anyway get sum piccies up on here!! |
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| Author: | woodsy_mv6 [ Sat Jul 05, 2008 9:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flat Fiesta |
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