Questions tagged [ka]
The ka tag has no usage guidance.
18 questions
0
votes
0
answers
89
views
Rattling noise when accelerating
I have a Ford KA Edge 2010 with rattling coming from the rear left (I think) when accelerating. Slight loss of power. Timing belt done 3 years ago and new exhaust system 3 years ago.
Is this a loose ...
- 1
1
vote
1
answer
264
views
Gear Stick sticking but only when I’m driving in the city and doing a lot of gear changes
I noticed when I’m doing city driving that my gear stick is getting stuck moving from 1st to 2nd gear. I brought the car to a mechanic and they replaced the clutch. Now a month later, I’m having the ...
- 11
0
votes
1
answer
47
views
Ford Ka - blowing hot air after new alternator was fitted
Hi I have had a new alternator fitted today, I have had the car back and drove it and turned on the cold air in my car and its just blowing out hot air, I never had this issue before the new ...
- 1
0
votes
1
answer
61
views
What is this that (probably) came off a 2002 Ford Ka
I moved my car and noticed this thing where it was parked. I'm not sure what it is but think there's quite a high probability that it came from my car. Since this has happened I've noticed that there'...
- 3
2
votes
1
answer
6k
views
Low clutch biting point
I have a 62 plate 1.2 Ford KA Zetec. I’ve had it about a year and have been having problems for about 6 months.
If I am creeping forward in traffic for longer than five minutes, the bite starts to ...
1
vote
1
answer
453
views
Ford Ka 1.3 2012 over-revving when driving along
When I am driving along my car starts over-revving up to 4000 RPM randomly. I've carried out a slippage test and there is no clutch slippage. Any ideas guys?
- 11
7
votes
6
answers
57k
views
cigarette lighter is always on
In my 2006 ford ka the cigarette lighter socket is always on, which means that when I turn off the engine I have to unplug the USB thingy I've got in there. It's a bit annoying and I'm constantly ...
- 71
1
vote
1
answer
2k
views
Ford ka Mk1 (2008) drivers side footwell leak
Water is leaking into the driver's side footwell on my 2008 Ford Ka.
Any ideas on where to start looking to stop this happening? I assume it could be a bulkhead seal/grommet has failed perhaps ?
...
- 11
1
vote
0
answers
273
views
1
vote
1
answer
897
views
Change tyre size on mk1 Ford Ka
I've got a 2003 mk1 Ford Ka Style, 1.3 l.
It's currently using tyres sized 165/65/R13 which, in my opinion, are really too thin. Looking around I've seen that it can also mount tyres sized 195/45/R15, ...
- 75
2
votes
0
answers
94
views
Remove broken spark plug threads [duplicate]
So somehow, one of the spark plugs popped out while I was driving along. The thread snapped from the bolt and is now stuck. Is there a way to get the thread out without damaging the engine? Bare in ...
- 21
4
votes
1
answer
373
views
Ford Ka mk1 stutters and dies
I'll start by telling that I've posted this very same question on another forum and I had no luck, so I'm trying here to get as many opinions as possible. Also, the car is waiting at the mechanic's ...
- 75
4
votes
3
answers
2k
views
Ford KA won't start
I tried to start my 2007 Ford KA this morning but it makes a very high pitched screeching sound. Almost like a grinding.
The car won't start at all.
Could you please advise on what this could be?
...
- 41
2
votes
1
answer
302
views
Ford Ka 2006 revving on it's own
I've a we Ford Ka 1.3 2006. On first inspection no water in radiator, took two litres. Started it after few minutes. It started revving the nuts of it's self. I have not done any other tests as yet ...
- 21
6
votes
2
answers
3k
views
Ford radio unlocking
I have a Ford Ka and need to re-enter the code. I have removed the radio and have the code (some nice person wrote it on the top of the radio) but I cannot get the "Locked" message off the screen on ...
- 61
2
votes
0
answers
527
views
Where is the alarm siren located in a Ford Ka 2010?
I have a Ford Ka 2010 and the alarm siren stopped sounding. The problem doesn't look related to the alarm central unit. The lights still flash and you can hear the relay clicking sound coming from ...
- 195
2
votes
1
answer
5k
views
how to temporarily fix a gasket leak?
My thermostat gasket is leaking on my 00 Ford ka. Is there I sealant I can put around it as a temporary fix for a week or two before I can get it fixed?
3
votes
2
answers
7k
views
Ford Ka - Passenger footwell water leak
Ford Ka 2005 - Has developed a water leak in the passeneger footwell. Car has been back to garage, couple of times now but problem persists.
Edit
I've lost count the amount of times the car has ...
- 31