For the couple of SVT focii owners that lurk around...

"Some 2002 SVT Focus vehicles may exhibit a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0133 (02 Sensor Slow response). To service, reprogram the PCM to the latest calibration level using WDS release B28.0.7 or higher."


Means there's a PCM update for you guys basically, so when you take your car in for an oil change etc, have it done

 

Yeah that one has been out for quite a while. Many of the SVTs exhibit a stumbling and idling problem...and many run like poop in hot, humid weather. The reprogramming fixes that as well.

 

Man, as much as I've tried to fight it etc., seeing as I'm a ZX2 fan. I am admitting here for the first time I'd love to have an SVT Focus. No other one, just an SVT, just love the package.

HMmmm.....

 

I love everything about the SVT with the exception of the motor and drivetrain. Not to impressed with the performance of either.

 

Yeah, I like the overall package. The motor is decent, seems a little bottled up, but I actually like the tranny setup. The car is a little high strung, guess I like that dunno. I wouldn't pay 18k new for one, but there are a ton used w/ low miles going for 12-13k. I want that damn Blue....

I wouldn't be racing it either way, maybe do a couple little things to it and just enjoy the drive. Maybe try my hand at Autox....

 

Yeah it is definately a good package for an auto-xer. Comes standard with a larger rear sway bar, specially valved shocks/struts, better springs, and of course the larger brakes. Basically all of the suspension mods that would get you thrown out of a "stock" class if you put them on a regular ZX3.

The only disadvantage is the gearing on the transmission...its a bit sluggish off the line, but the car can definately still hold its own. Throw on some Azenis and you'd be set.

 

That TSB hasn't been out for a while neither has the PCM update. That just came out yesterday on OASIS

 

Been out awhile.

 

How could it have been out a while when I just got the damn broadcast message yesterday? They release those messages when they get the information resolved. The PCM update program was just released about a month ago for it.

 

Guess some people get info a bit faster.