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Scary! Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Engine Troubleshooting Leehaa New User Apr 18, 2006, 4:26 AM Post #1 of 4 (1782 views) Scary! Sign In Any ideas why a car (being driven at about 40mph, accelerating to 60)would suddenly make extremely loud revving noises, then continue despite changing the gear and making sure foot is off accelerator etc? It happened this morning - I nearly had a heart attack. It was really loud and I couldn't control anything - just had to put my hazards on and steer it into an industrial park where I could safely switch the ignition off and break!! The car is a Ford KA standard 1.3 - no modifications apart from a shiny exhaust cover) It is a 2002 (well 51) reg and has just been serviced. It passed the MOT earlier this year and has been perfect up until today. It was so noisey that I'm still shaking now. it sounded like the engine was going to blow. No hazard lights came on though. I thought at first it may be due to gear getting stuck (although I've been driving the car since 2003 and never had any difficulties), so tried changing gear, but it responded to the gears to an extent - not fully and the engine continued revving!! Any help would be greatly appreciated - I don't want to pay for unnecessary repairs etc. I was just considering getting a new car, and hoped to sell this one before it threw any problems like this!! Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Apr 18, 2006, 7:23 AM Post #2 of 4 (1778 views) Re: Scary! Sign In Hi Leehaa, I don't have a clue but will say this IS a GOOD reason to take this car to a shop and get it fixed or diagnosed if you want to do it. Scary as you said is not worth getting hurt, or hurting someone else too. Others may have a different suggestion here but mine is to get this to the right shop ASAP. T Leehaa New User Apr 19, 2006, 1:12 AM Post #3 of 4 (1771 views) Re: Scary! Sign In Thank you. I will get it looked at, though I think i've found the problem!! http://www.dervman.com/kahelp.htm It is the bit under: Erratic idle. My colleague said his partner had exactly the same thing and he cleaned this and it was ok again. I also found loads of stuff (which seems a bit more related to my problem) on the Throttle position sensor - apparently there is loads of trouble with this in the KA. It is a known problem, but Ford don't want to admit it!! Cheers, Leah. Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Apr 19, 2006, 6:07 AM Post #4 of 4 (1766 views) Re: Scary! Sign In It's not just Ford!! Seems like all companies wait till a problem is cheaper to fix than pay out on lawsuits!! T   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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