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  • ISC-BPA Malfunction Symptoms

    I was just wondering if anyone knows what a common symptom of a failure of the ISC-BPA on a 90-93 EFI Festiva might be? ... aside from the check engine light illuminating that is
    1993 Festiva L - B3/Auto

  • #2
    If it is working OK , the idle should be higher on a cold start up, and as it warms it will slow down ,or any load, like cooling fan or A/C comp cycling , it should raise the idle as it pulls a load on the engine to compensate the idle speed .
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    • #3
      OK assuming its working correctly. Which mine seems to be. Should it run all the time even with the key out of the ignition?
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      • #4
        ^^ I have never seen one do that , actually run with the key out (ISC).

        How long does it run , after it is shut off ?
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        • #5
          Until it kills the battery.
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          • #6
            Could it result in a stall after initial warm up to operating temp? And then hard starting with a rough idle, or cranking with no start at all?
            I'm experiencing an intermittent problem (As described) , checked timing,fuel system, tps,fusible links, airflow meter etc.
            Replaced temp sending unit, fan thermoswitch, cap and rotor...

            Dare I assume an ignition problem?
            Doing my best to diagnose before replacing parts here all suggestions appreciated! Really miss driving the Festy!
            Last edited by turqfest; 10-21-2008, 01:01 AM. Reason: clarity of question
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            • #7
              Bump to hopefully get some answers.
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              • #8
                Please?
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                • #9
                  I'm supprised that the ISC would directly cause a CE light....it is an output from the ECU....The only thing that I could imagine is low air flow would cause a rich mixture thus setting the O2 sensor. Normally the VAF would adjust the fuel mixtur for a sluggish ISC. If the ISC is malfunctioning...just a little trhottle would ease the problem

                  More likely for the rough idle....locate the idle/air bypass screw...not the throttle stop....turn the screw in slowly....count all the turns full in....the pull the screw all the way out. spray the circuit/porting out with some gumout...install the screw all the way in than and then turn out the previous number of turns.

                  CE light....best to extract code.
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                  • #10
                    CEL : 02 and 08
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