first of all, i'd take it for a good run, drive it hard, "clean put the cobwebs" if it's not getting much use, if no improvement, i'd go down the service route first, a couple of filters, a gallon of oil and some new plugs can work wonders.

Rough running could be spark related, might be the coilpack? doubt it would be the throttle body, as for the flaps, are you sure its not had the upgrade? Several who have posted in the i/m flaps thread have removed them completely, and just bunged the holes that are open up, saves the expense of new flaps, and if it hasn't got them, it can't eat them.

 

I second Siruncle advice, an Italian tune up (thrashing on the motorway) and a service (cheap and nice selling sweetner)

Failing that the most common problem would be the coilpack, doubt the throttlebody and the flaps would of caused a lot more damage by now and evident with a rattle sound from the bits bouncing around, its possible the flap actuator could of poped off its arm in the closed position so worth checking, there are threads around showing the arm/ball joint.

 

if you do look at replacing the coilpack, have a look for a price from eurocarparts, and read this, http://www.talkford.com/topic/188533-euro-car-parts-discount-code/page__p__1809983__fromsearch__1#entry1809983

 

Hi Guys

Thanks for the replies, Much appreciated.

It was MOT'd last week and has had new track rod ends and brand new spark plugs. Its had a thrash up and down the A3 for the last few days for work as the Jag has a split intercooler hose! So its deffo had a run out to clear the pipes etc. I will change the oil, air and fuel filter to see of that make a difference to the performance.

The idle/hunting issue has been about for a while and is still happening after the plug change. Do you think the coil pack could also be the source of this or is it more likely to only affect the performance side of things?

Cheers
D.

 

imagine your rev gauge, well the coilpack has 4 sparks (1 spark per sparkplug) to make for every 1 rpm. at idle, say 750rpm thats 3000 sparks. at high speed, say at 5000rpm thats 20000 sparks.

in the higher rev range, a few missed sparks might not be noticed, whereas at lower revs one might make the car judder a little, a few closer together could affect your acceleration, cause a low spot or a judder.

a coilpack will set you back between £30 and £65 (prices sourced from eurocarparts) but you will get 25% off if you use code above, (maybe go for a slightly better than cheap one, bosch?) you can do this easily yourself, possibly in 10 minutes if you have the right tools. If it doesn't work, at least you'll then know you're getting a good spark.

plug leads could be a possible cause to eliminate, but again, its difficult to check them without specialist kit, or a new or known good set which will probably cost more than a coilpack.

 

Remoco sell OEM Ford mondy coilpacks for £34.50 + £4.95p&p (or collection if nr manchester) but they have had the sticker removed by Ford, a few have used them!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-MONDEO-MK3-COIL-PACK-IGNITION-2001-new-OE-notcopy-/370286445716?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5636cac494

A little bit more than euro parts cheapest but OEM would be the best choice.

 

was gonna suggest the bay, but if can get oem, that'd be a bonus.

 

When starting from cold the engine hunts at idle. This settles down and doesn't do it when the engine is warm. Anyone have any ideas? I seen other hunting issues on the forum but not really the same as mine!

Is this just when sat ticking over or when on the move and using the revs as well? If it's just when it's sat and ticking over when cold it could be the idle control valve or the throttle sensor (TPS).

 

Hey, its only sitting at idle on first start up, not a problem when driving. Can the Idle control valve be cleaned/checked? also where is the throttle position sensor and i will give them a check over and replace if necessary.

Cheers
D.