[Rytoka]

Hi guys, I need help.

My girlfriend's mother's 2000-2001 Ford Escort 2 door sport edition has a problem. What my girlfriend describes it is that when the car comes to a complete stop, the car jerks, while it is idling. The dashboard lights are also very faint, possibly even off. What's going on!!!!!!!! Holla back please! ASAP!

 

[zobx]

Sounds like a choke problem (computer controlled).Also, my old Cavalier had a similar issue and the computer said that the air / fuel mixture was too rich. Turned out a few wires in a major wire bundle in the engine had rubbed through after 100k, so my car effectively had a stroke. Repairing the wires did the job, but it was a lot of diagnosis work and time spent locating and performing the repair.

I'd suggest examining the computer & electronics, but I am sure that other theories will be presented.

 

[Rytoka]

Thank you for the response =) We'll definately look into that!

 

[dmention7]

ATX or MTX?

 

[smokinAMD]

Sounds like an alternator issue to me.

 

[g-man]

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Sounds like an alternator issue to me.
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+1

 

[superjudge]

It may be an alternator or voltage problem stemming from the low amps of the alternator.....keep us posted.