2002 zx3 major bog/studdering/power loss - The Ford Focus Forum

**Currency** · 11-02-2009, 11:24 AM

hey guys new here..

just bought a 02 zx3, had the car for a few days and this morning i started it and when i went to drive to work it was really losing power through the gears. like a previous post i read, up until 4 thousand rpm. the car has an exhaust and as its studering and lagging i can really hear it through the pipes. anyone had this before? im not firmiliar with the focus yet as i just got it and drove a neon before. ANY HELP would be great!!!

**GapBoyPCS** · 11-02-2009, 04:43 PM

Welcome to FocalJet.

It can be one or several things. Since you just got the car, can't you take it back to wherever you bought it to see if they can fix it? Did the car do this when you test drove it before buying it?

Is the check engine light coming on?

**lightning2nd** · 11-02-2009, 10:41 PM

welcome

**20focus03** · 11-03-2009, 12:15 AM

sounds to me like a clogged cat

**Currency** · 11-03-2009, 08:28 AM

Well i bought the car as is because the dealer wanted way to much to cert. so me and my buddy practically did a safty right there in the dealer lot haha. shouldnt need anything. i did some reading up and decided to get under and in the engine as i have yet to play around yet. turns out i didnt even know i had a screamin demon ignition coil on it. and i guess while driving the **** outta her yesterday, being a moded and new car to me i ended up poping a ignition wire right outta the coil. hahaha explains why it sounded like gun shots as i tried to pull away!!! anyways all is good now, but im def going to replace the wires cuz they are a little worn... and what a great car too

compaired to my 2000 automatic neon. being standard with mods this car has guts!!!! thanks for the input guys, much appreciated.

**Dev** · 11-03-2009, 10:19 AM

Awesome! Glad that it was something simple.

Welcome to FJ!

**frdfocszx3** · 11-03-2009, 12:59 PM

Congrats on the car! Glad it wasn't something major.

**Lancer211** · 11-03-2009, 04:35 PM

Haha. Not something I would have thought of.

Welcome to the 'Jet!!

11-02-2009, 11:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
Currency Rookie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Canada Eh Posts: 10	2002 zx3 major bog/studdering/power loss hey guys new here.. just bought a 02 zx3, had the car for a few days and this morning i started it and when i went to drive to work it was really losing power through the gears. like a previous post i read, up until 4 thousand rpm. the car has an exhaust and as its studering and lagging i can really hear it through the pipes. anyone had this before? im not firmiliar with the focus yet as i just got it and drove a neon before. ANY HELP would be great!!!

11-02-2009, 04:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
GapBoyPCS Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Waterloo/Toronto/GTA, Ontario, Canada Posts: 10,225	Re: 2002 zx3 major bog/studdering/power loss Welcome to FocalJet. It can be one or several things. Since you just got the car, can't you take it back to wherever you bought it to see if they can fix it? Did the car do this when you test drove it before buying it? Is the check engine light coming on? __________________ Richard - 2002 ZTS \| Sangria Red \| 434,000+ km...Be Bold, Stay Focused 24-7 Redline Rendezvous \| OFOC - Ontario Focus Owners Club \| SVTOA-Toronto [FJ] focaljet - Forum Guidelines - Welcome to the Jet - Team Canada - FJ Store - Sponsors - SEARCH

11-02-2009, 10:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
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11-03-2009, 12:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
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11-03-2009, 08:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
Currency Rookie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Canada Eh Posts: 10	Re: 2002 zx3 major bog/studdering/power loss Well i bought the car as is because the dealer wanted way to much to cert. so me and my buddy practically did a safty right there in the dealer lot haha. shouldnt need anything. i did some reading up and decided to get under and in the engine as i have yet to play around yet. turns out i didnt even know i had a screamin demon ignition coil on it. and i guess while driving the **** outta her yesterday, being a moded and new car to me i ended up poping a ignition wire right outta the coil. hahaha explains why it sounded like gun shots as i tried to pull away!!! anyways all is good now, but im def going to replace the wires cuz they are a little worn... and what a great car too compaired to my 2000 automatic neon. being standard with mods this car has guts!!!! thanks for the input guys, much appreciated.

11-03-2009, 10:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
Dev I'm sorry that I pimp slapped you into that china cabinet ma'am Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: (Devon)Citrus Heights, CA USA Posts: 31,188	Re: 2002 zx3 major bog/studdering/power loss Awesome! Glad that it was something simple. Welcome to FJ! __________________ RIP Nazar aka 'nazthug' 1983-2006 2001 CD Silver ZX3 - Iceman Intake, Focus Central UDP's, Magnaflow Exhaust, Focus Central Shifter, KW Cup Kit, Eibach Front and Rear swaybars. I need some focussport parts on here... If you don't order your stock replacement parts from Steve @ Tousley Ford you are a dumbass.

11-03-2009, 12:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
frdfocszx3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Sandnes, Norway Posts: 4,320	Re: 2002 zx3 major bog/studdering/power loss Congrats on the car! Glad it wasn't something major. __________________ 2009 Impreza WRX 1991 Toyota Chaser 2000 Focus ZX3 (sold)RIP

11-03-2009, 04:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
Lancer211 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,342	Re: 2002 zx3 major bog/studdering/power loss Haha. Not something I would have thought of. Welcome to the 'Jet!! __________________ For sale: Eibach Pro-Kit springs, sedan taillight, lower grille, DPFE, EVR, MAFS, side markers, trunk handle, fuel door, gas pedal, headlight switch, AC/vent/defrost button, hazard switch, ashtray, silver console bezel, HVAC controls. 2004 infrared Focus SE Zetec ATX sedan "Ruby" CarDomain Page

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