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**Saulbadguy** · 07-23-2010, 07:26 AM

I'll give a sizeable rep/casino cash donation to whoever correctly diagnoses my problem. I'm taking it to "the shop" tomorrow.

2005 Ford Escape V6
Turn key, takes a few seconds to start
Makes a "weird" noise when idling, a knocking noise
Drives normally, unless you are stopped, in which it makes previously mentioned noise, and sort of "shakes" a tad bit, like you are tapping on the brakes
ENGINE LIGHT JUST CAME ON. DANGER.

**bevischief** · 07-23-2010, 08:10 AM

Bad Flux capacitor.

**bevischief** · 07-23-2010, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MOhillbilly

sounds like you are about to drop a valve.

Or a duce.

**HemiEd** · 07-23-2010, 08:10 AM

With so many emissions and computer sensors on these cars, it is very difficult to diagnose without the plug in tool.

Autozone has a simple one, that only detects the most obvious issues, that they will do no charge.

But my guess, it is a throttle position sensor (a wear item), which is giving bad information, to the rest of the system. To me that would be a clue on the hard start, and potential fat/lean issue causing the rough running.

But once again, without the proper diagnostic tools, it is just an educated guess.

EWOK · 07-23-2010, 08:17 AM

Get it looked at because there are too many things that can cause this. Throttle position sensor,vacuum leak, EGR valve, leaking fuel injector, and the list continues.

Dayze · 07-23-2010, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Probably a bad Fetzer valve.

You're going to need some 3-in-1 oil and some gauze pads.

...and ball bearings. don't forget the ball bearings.

**Bwana** · 07-23-2010, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by bevischief

Bad Flux capacitor.

Say it isn't so!

**SAUTO** · 07-23-2010, 08:22 AM

im gonna bet its a bad coil pack.

if it shows a miss on 1, 3, or 5 make SURE they replace that coil along with the plug. labor to pull the plenum costs more that a coil, at least when i do them

Brock · 07-23-2010, 08:23 AM

Dust off that change purse and buy a code reader.

**ChiTown** · 07-23-2010, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dayze

...and ball bearings. don't forget the ball bearings.

gonna need 'bout ten quarts of anti-freeze, preferably Prestone. No, no make that Quaker State

**SAUTO** · 07-23-2010, 08:24 AM

on the front bank you can try a plug first because the plenum doesnt have to be removed.

trust me on this i have eaten labor before to re pull the plenum on a faulty coil, but most shops wouldnt eat that.

Extra Point · 07-23-2010, 08:28 AM

Camshaft position sensor housing worn? Dave at Extra Mile can help you. 785-320-7335. He specializes in imports, but does a lot of domestics. Have him pull the codes.

boogblaster · 07-23-2010, 08:31 AM

Its a sensor or a plug or plug wire

Extra Point · 07-23-2010, 08:37 AM

Hey, how's the furnace working, these days?

**Baby Lee** · 07-23-2010, 08:43 AM

Is it lagging in power? If so, along with the knocking and shaking, I'd guess a bad spark plug/wire [or 2].

**SAUTO** · 07-23-2010, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baby Lee

Is it lagging in power? If so, along with the knocking and shaking, I'd guess a bad spark plug/wire [or 2].

no wires, coil packs and COP boots.

07-23-2010, 07:26 AM
Saulbadguy When a nightmare becomes real Join Date: Nov 2003 Casino cash: $736966	Automotive Problem (HALP) I'll give a sizeable rep/casino cash donation to whoever correctly diagnoses my problem. I'm taking it to "the shop" tomorrow. 2005 Ford Escape V6 Turn key, takes a few seconds to start Makes a "weird" noise when idling, a knocking noise Drives normally, unless you are stopped, in which it makes previously mentioned noise, and sort of "shakes" a tad bit, like you are tapping on the brakes ENGINE LIGHT JUST CAME ON. DANGER.
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07-23-2010, 08:10 AM	#16
bevischief .... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somewhere Kansas Casino cash: $7729352 VARSITY	Bad Flux capacitor.
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07-23-2010, 08:10 AM	#18
HemiEd Supporter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ozarks Casino cash: $-519436	With so many emissions and computer sensors on these cars, it is very difficult to diagnose without the plug in tool. Autozone has a simple one, that only detects the most obvious issues, that they will do no charge. But my guess, it is a throttle position sensor (a wear item), which is giving bad information, to the rest of the system. To me that would be a clue on the hard start, and potential fat/lean issue causing the rough running. But once again, without the proper diagnostic tools, it is just an educated guess.
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07-23-2010, 08:17 AM	#19
EWOK Starter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: phoenix Casino cash: $4741365	Get it looked at because there are too many things that can cause this. Throttle position sensor,vacuum leak, EGR valve, leaking fuel injector, and the list continues.
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07-23-2010, 08:22 AM	#22
SAUTO Shit Join Date: Jun 2008 Casino cash: $10039067	im gonna bet its a bad coil pack. if it shows a miss on 1, 3, or 5 make SURE they replace that coil along with the plug. labor to pull the plenum costs more that a coil, at least when i do them
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07-23-2010, 08:23 AM	#23
Brock Say hello to my little friend Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Larryville Casino cash: $9598422	Dust off that change purse and buy a code reader.
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07-23-2010, 08:24 AM	#25
SAUTO Shit Join Date: Jun 2008 Casino cash: $10039067	on the front bank you can try a plug first because the plenum doesnt have to be removed. trust me on this i have eaten labor before to re pull the plenum on a faulty coil, but most shops wouldnt eat that.
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07-23-2010, 08:28 AM	#26
Extra Point MVP Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Prairie Village, KS Casino cash: $10004900	Camshaft position sensor housing worn? Dave at Extra Mile can help you. 785-320-7335. He specializes in imports, but does a lot of domestics. Have him pull the codes. __________________ "Sometimes I sits and thinks, and sometimes I just sits." --Satchel Paige
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07-23-2010, 08:31 AM	#27
boogblaster MVP Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Verdigris Valley Campsite Casino cash: $10004900	Its a sensor or a plug or plug wire __________________ WR or S please
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07-23-2010, 08:37 AM	#28
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07-23-2010, 08:43 AM	#29
Baby Lee Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $8028275	Is it lagging in power? If so, along with the knocking and shaking, I'd guess a bad spark plug/wire [or 2]. __________________ We need the kind of courage that can withstand the subtle corruption of the cynics - E.W.
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