HI MY FORD BUNTAM CVH ENGINE STARTS BUT DOES NOT IDLE

Asked by Guru93BLXY Mar 23, 2023 at 03:15 AM about the 1989 Ford Bantam

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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38,925

Sounds like a classic TPS problem , your experience may differ

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38,925

throttle position sensor ? ? If it has one and there are no other known problems then you can replace it , But I would pay the price get an OEM part if you do , rock auto perhaps

16,535

Bantam with a CVH engine, is the same as the 1981/2 Escort with a carburator system. Check the idle jets in the carburetor. These could be blocked. These engines dont really have the full Engine Management system. Check also the idle selonoid and wiring.

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