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Topic: Idling Problem (Too LOW?)
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Boss Hoss
Gearhead Posts: 223
From: Georgia
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 12-05-2002 03:53 PM
   
Thanks to some of you nice folks, I corrected my 1996 GT's idling problem by installing a new idle air control valve, but now there is a new problem. When I'm driving the car, the engine will sometimes shut off--it always seems to happen when I reach a red light or slow down. I have watched the RPM's and what appears to be happening is that when I slow down, the RPM's go WAY low, causing the engine to sometimes die. Sometimes the engine can recover from the dip in RPM's, but sometimes they just go too low and the engine shuts off.My tachometer says that the engine idles between the 500 and 1000 RPM mark (about 700 RPM). Isn't this a little low? Wouldn't my engine be able to stay running if the idle were set a little higher than it is? I know that the idle on my car's engine is pre-set, but isn't there ANY way I can bump that idle up a bit without taking it to the dealership? ------------------
*andy* ([email protected]) also known as...***Boss Hoss*** *1965 Mustang 289 coupe*
*1996 Mustang GT coupe* [This message has been edited by Boss Hoss (edited 12-05-2002).]
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 43395
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-07-2002 09:42 PM
I think there's a kit Ford sells that lets you adjust the throttle position sensor and increase the idle speed. Have you checked for any codes? ------------------
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 8908
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 12-07-2002 10:41 PM
Andy,Is the check engine light on? SteveW
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Boss Hoss
Gearhead Posts: 223
From: Georgia
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 12-07-2002 11:09 PM
When I first started driving the Mustang after the installation of the idle air control valve, I got a misfire code on cylinder #8. I cleared that code and the "Check Engine" light has not been on since then.------------------
*andy* ([email protected]) also known as...***Boss Hoss*** *1965 Mustang 289 coupe*
*1996 Mustang GT coupe*
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