When I push my clutch in to change gear, the engine really over revvs. I have already changed the idle control valve but this hasn't helped. It is a W reg Ford Ka. Any ideas please??

Louise Wilcock, May 2008

I had the same problem and since having a new throttle position sensor fitted the fault has gone away. To test if this is the problem when you next get the over revving problem - pull over and stop the engine - wait a few mins and then restart - it should be fine. This is a useful hint I picked up on the internet by another over revver!

Annie F, August 2008

Hi Louise,what is always worth a try on such faults is to gain access to the air intake and spray clean the area around the butterfly valve with carb cleaner.
Fingers crossed.
Regards Mark.

Mark, May 2008