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88 Starts sputters stall immediately

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I have all new from MAF to oil pump. I disconnect MAF will run but not well
 

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You guys with idle/stall problems could save a lot of time chasing your tails if you would go through the Surging Idle Checklist. Over 50 different people contributed information to it. The first two posts have all the fixes, and steps through the how to find and fix your idle problems without spending a lot of time and money. It includes how to dump the computer codes quickly and simply as one of the first steps. I continue to update it as more people post fixes or ask questions. You can post questions to that sticky and have your name and idle problem recognized. The guys with original problems and fixes get their posts added to the main fix.

It's free, I don't get anything for the use of it except knowing I helped a fellow Mustang enthusiast with his car. At last check, it had more than 250,000 hits, which indicates it does help fix idle problems quickly and inexpensively.
 
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i've gone thru surge stall list. Mine starts and shuts off immediately. I remove MAF car runs but not well
 
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I've replaces MAF w/24 lb injectors, 130 Amp alt temp sensors. checked stalls check list. Still cant find why if I disconnect MAF it will run.
 

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you may either have a wiring problem or an ECU issue. what ECU do you have?
 
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my bad how do i check ECU. I have correct resistance at MAF, good dgound , and over 12 V???
 

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Ok, lets backup here a step, go back to the checklist, it shows you how to check for codes. When you go through the list do it step by step.
I read through it once and kept notes. I get mixed up easily so I have to keep notes.
 
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