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  • Festiva / Aspire REPAIR & HELP ***README***

    This thread is a listing of all past threads with good or excellent information pertaining to the 1988-1993 Ford Festiva & 1994-1997 Ford Aspire Engine and/or Drivetrain.

    If you'd like to contribute, please post a link to a thread. DO NOT START NEW TOPICS IN THIS THREAD ASKING QUESTIONS. Thank you :cheers:

    Festiva Fluid Capacities
    Shows shop manual scan of the Fuel tank, Oil, Transaxle fluid & coolant capacities in QT's


    HP/Torque, Tire Size & Other Misc. Online Calculators
    Links to decent online HP/Torque, wheel&tire size and other random calculators. Some require Java.


    Haynes Repair Manual, how to get one
    Info for the hard-to-find 88-97 Ford Aspire/Festiva Haynes repair manual. This manual is sometimes more useful than the rather crappy Ford Shop manual, and has pictures of many useful procedures.


    Engine Compartment Cleaning Tips
    Gives peoples tips on cleaning up your engine bay to look almost new! Most bays won't take more than 2 hours using these helpful tips




    PLEASE REPLY WITH A SIMILAR FORMAT. If you find a particular thread very helpful, write a boldface title (or just replicate the same title of the thread), type up a short summary about the thread, and then post the link!

    Like this:
    Helpful Thread's Topic (to do this type [ b ] title [ / b ] without spaces)
    Short Description of thread & why it is helpful
    http://www.fordfestiva.com/ (just post the link here, the phpBB software will automatically parse the URL to a link when you post)[/url]
    Wil
    02' Sc00by WRX Sedan (current project)
    00' Celica GT Automatic 38mpg gas-sipper (sold)
    05' Scion xB box-on-wheels (sold)
    93' MX-3 Hybrid on LSD (sold )
    96' Slowtegé 42mpg Beast-mobile (engine exploded)
    93' B6-ZE 'tiva GL aka"Blue Bomber"(now owned by darpien)

  • #2
    DIY: Remove and replace a manual transmission in a festiva


    DIY: Align the timing belt on your B3 SOHC
    Last edited by nonamekid; 11-26-2008, 03:03 PM.
    The Festiva Store
    Specializing in restoration, tuning and custom parts.

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    • #3

      engine OBD-1 info

      engine code retrieval:

      Post your Festiva or Aspire repair and maintenance issues. - USE THIS FORUM FOR ANY TECHNICAL RELATED POST (IE. How do I change my oil?, How to remove axle from tranny?, etc)



      see post below by batstiva for engine code definitions
      Last edited by mechanicaldj; 01-21-2010, 02:46 PM. Reason: re-using post

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      • #4
        COMPATIBLE FUEL PUMPS for FESTIVA

        COMPATIBLE FUEL PUMPS for FESTIVA

        This was originally posted by muscle_Car1. Make sure you actually compare your old pump with the new pump.

        1st gen DSM 90-94 awd
        90-93 Acura Integra
        91-01 Acura NSX
        85-90 Dodge/Plymouth Colt
        91+ Dodge Stealth Turbo
        90-94 Eagle Talon AWD/Turbo
        89-93 Ford Festiva
        88-92 Ford Probe GT
        88-91 Honda Civic
        88-91 Honda CRX
        88-96 Honda Prelude
        85-89 Isuzu Impulse
        86-91 Mazda 323
        86-92 Mazda 626/MX6
        90-91 Mazda Protege
        86-95 Mazda RX7
        91+ Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4/TT
        90-94 Mitsubishi Eclipse AWD/Turbo
        89-98 Mitsubishi Galant VR4 ONLY
        85-89 Mitsubishi Mirage
        89-98 Nissan 240sx
        93-97 Nissan Altima
        90-94 Nissan Sentra
        91-94 Nissan NX1600
        91-94 Nissan NX2000
        89-99 Nissan 200sx
        90-94 Plymouth Laser AWD/Turbo
        93-97 Subaru Impreza
        90-98 Subaru Legacy
        89-94 Suzuki Swift
        83-93 Toyota Celica
        85-95 Toyota MR2 (All Models)
        84-92 Toyota Supra Turbo
        93-98 Toyota Supra TT
        BP powered 91 Festiva L
        -FMS springs, GR2 struts, Toyo T1R 195/45/14 on Swift GT alloys
        -Trunk mounted gel battery
        -Suzuki Swift GT seats, Grant GT steering wheel, auto-locks
        -Blaupunkt Melbourne deck with Bluetooth, sealed single 12" sub

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        • #5
          Assuming since you have an 89 with manual tranny that yours is carbed?
          From my Haynes Manual

          Carb Trouble Codes

          01- Ignition coil signal

          09- Coolant temperature sensor

          13- MAP sensor or circuit

          15- Oxygen Sensor Malfunction

          17-Feedback system

          18- Air bleed control valve #1

          19- Air bleed control valve #2

          20- Air bleed control valve #3

          21- Air bleed control valve #4

          22- Fuel shutoff solenoid/ circuit

          28- EGR vacuum solenoid

          29- EGR vacuum solenoid

          31- Air Control Valve solenoid

          34- Idle-up solenoid

          35- Idle-up solenoid

          38- EFE heater relay

          70- Vacuum switch

          EFI Trouble Codes

          01- Ignition Diagnostic Monitor (1990-1993)

          02- Crankshaft Position Sensor (1990-1993)

          03- Cylinder Identification Sensor (1990-1993)

          03- Camshaft Position Sensor (1994-later)

          04- Crankshaft Position Sensor (1994-later)

          06- Vehicle Speed Sensor

          08- Airflow sensor (1990-1993)

          08- Mass Air Flow Sensor (1994-later)

          09- Coolant Temp Sensor

          10- Intake Air Temperature Sensor

          12- Throttle Position Sensor

          14- Barometric Pressure Sensor

          15- Oxygen Sensor

          16- EGR Valve Position Sensor

          17- Oxygen Sensor

          25- Fuel Pressure Regulator Control Solenoid

          26- Solenoid Valve (purge control)

          28- EGR Control Solenoid (1994-later)

          29- IAC Solenoid (1994-later)

          34- IAC valve (1990-1993)

          Don't really see anything here that would pertain to the neutral switch.

          Dumb thieves go to prison, smart ones go to work for the Government.

          1988 L - 232K miles Batstiva
          1989 L - 247K miles Slick
          1990 L - 281K miles Orphan Annie
          Let the hoarding begin!! :mrgreen:

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          • #6
            links in Gro Harlem's post will be fixed soon



            I am the original

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            • #7
              how soon will these links be fixed??

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              • #8
                X2 cause i could use those tips on engine compartment cleaning!!!!!!!
                1992 white L, Bp, American racing 13's, stock trans.
                1991 White L, BP/F5MR, protege header, full aspire swap with gr2's, seats, and sway bar, 15" konig's, short throw, escort console.
                1991 blue L, 5 speed.
                1988 red L-plus-all stock.

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                • #9
                  Broken links

                  Originally posted by Gro Harlem View Post
                  This thread is a listing of all past threads with good or excellent information pertaining to the 1988-1993 Ford Festiva & 1994-1997 Ford Aspire Engine and/or Drivetrain.

                  If you'd like to contribute, please post a link to a thread. DO NOT START NEW TOPICS IN THIS THREAD ASKING QUESTIONS. Thank you :cheers:

                  Festiva Fluid Capacities
                  Shows shop manual scan of the Fuel tank, Oil, Transaxle fluid & coolant capacities in QT's


                  HP/Torque, Tire Size & Other Misc. Online Calculators
                  Links to decent online HP/Torque, wheel&tire size and other random calculators. Some require Java.


                  Haynes Repair Manual, how to get one
                  Info for the hard-to-find 88-97 Ford Aspire/Festiva Haynes repair manual. This manual is sometimes more useful than the rather crappy Ford Shop manual, and has pictures of many useful procedures.


                  Engine Compartment Cleaning Tips
                  Gives peoples tips on cleaning up your engine bay to look almost new! Most bays won't take more than 2 hours using these helpful tips




                  PLEASE REPLY WITH A SIMILAR FORMAT. If you find a particular thread very helpful, write a boldface title (or just replicate the same title of the thread), type up a short summary about the thread, and then post the link!

                  Like this:
                  Helpful Thread's Topic (to do this type [ b ] title [ / b ] without spaces)
                  Short Description of thread & why it is helpful
                  http://www.fordfestiva.com/ (just post the link here, the phpBB software will automatically parse the URL to a link when you post)[/url]
                  Can someone fix these links?
                  Slacker Sam

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                  • #10
                    X2 for link fixing please!
                    J-S

                    '93L "Pepestiva" - 160 miles old Road Slave

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                    • #11
                      x3

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                      • #12
                        x4

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                        • #13
                          X5

                          This thread had such potential. Would help greatly if resolved!
                          Go ghostiva, go!

                          '88 LX "tiny little ghost" White - 5 speed

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                          • #14
                            x6 i need the manual so i can rebuild my dads engine for him....
                            My Cars: 1986 Honda Civic Fresh D15A2 0 miles, 1986 Honda Civic Si (prepping for paint & new motor/transmission)

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                            • #15
                              Here's a link to the Mitchell Repair Manual for the 91 Festiva.

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