Having some problems with my focus... when i start it it dies at idle... but runs when i give it gas... i took off my iac valve and cleaned it and someone on the focus forums said it should be closed when off the car... mine was slightly open so i ordered a new one... and it was also slightly opened... i put 12 volts on both and both acted the same... so i assume mine is still good... my car has had a p0401 code for over a year i think its the DPFE sensor which i bought at 4 different auto stores all the wrong part... just found out ford sells a conversion harness and a new style sensor... and my car was one out of a handful that had this odd ball DPFE... So i ordered the part from tousley and im going to work on the car tomorrow...
Any ideas?
Im thinking.... fix the p0401 code first to make sure the problem isnt egr valve related... then reinstall the old iac... see if i can get it started and check for vac leaks...
The car is a salvage title... Got hit by a tree in 2003 its a 2001 focus... one of the body lines is a bit off and the hatch leaks... as hard as ive tried i cant find the leak... the car also got keyed recently... its got 139k on it and still runs good doesent burn any oil the 5 speed shifts nice... it could use suspension however, a VCG, and Brakes and rotors... but i hate putting money in to a salvage titled car...
Should i buy a new car and cut my losses i bought the car for $2500 with 90k on it 2 years ago... but ive taken care of it (oilchanges etc)... do i dump money in to this car and continue to drive it... or look for something new??? i dont want a car payment i only have one more semester left 1 class and research actually till i have a bs in analytical chemistry... Id be buying another $2000 car (5 speed 28+ MPG)... i have a chance to pick up another focus... once again clean title... blown head gasket... beat up body for $200... its a 2004 and an auto... blah... just dont know what to do...
Ill post pics of the car tomorrow... the interior is beyond dirty and the exterior is quite beat...
I love the zx3 focus to death its a workhorse with alot of room... my g/f has one as well..
Messed up body line
The body moldings are also loose and half glued back on...
Keyed in the college parking lot..
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Car has been repainted once dont know how much more it can take.. and i need a car that looks remotely professional when i go for a job.... not keyed up and beat to hell...
Any ideas?
Im thinking.... fix the p0401 code first to make sure the problem isnt egr valve related... then reinstall the old iac... see if i can get it started and check for vac leaks...
The car is a salvage title... Got hit by a tree in 2003 its a 2001 focus... one of the body lines is a bit off and the hatch leaks... as hard as ive tried i cant find the leak... the car also got keyed recently... its got 139k on it and still runs good doesent burn any oil the 5 speed shifts nice... it could use suspension however, a VCG, and Brakes and rotors... but i hate putting money in to a salvage titled car...
Should i buy a new car and cut my losses i bought the car for $2500 with 90k on it 2 years ago... but ive taken care of it (oilchanges etc)... do i dump money in to this car and continue to drive it... or look for something new??? i dont want a car payment i only have one more semester left 1 class and research actually till i have a bs in analytical chemistry... Id be buying another $2000 car (5 speed 28+ MPG)... i have a chance to pick up another focus... once again clean title... blown head gasket... beat up body for $200... its a 2004 and an auto... blah... just dont know what to do...
Ill post pics of the car tomorrow... the interior is beyond dirty and the exterior is quite beat...
I love the zx3 focus to death its a workhorse with alot of room... my g/f has one as well..
Messed up body line
The body moldings are also loose and half glued back on...
Keyed in the college parking lot..
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Car has been repainted once dont know how much more it can take.. and i need a car that looks remotely professional when i go for a job.... not keyed up and beat to hell...