Another Idle Problem

Sketchy_GT

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• Mar 24, 2017

• #1

So I was idling in the drive thru the other night and i noticed the idle was fluctuating it would drop down and sound like it might die then it would idle back up to normal. but probably every 30 seconds it would do that. i know the car needs plugs i can feel a slight miss when driving so im going to do plugs this evening and hope it helps, any ideas (99 Mustang GT 99,000)

 

wmburns

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Mar 25, 2017

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• Mar 25, 2017

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Just wondering. Was the AC on? Is your AC low on Freon (short cycling)?

Note, if the AC is short cycling this prevents the PCM from re-learning new "AC on" idle trim values. EXPECT idle problems when the AC is on.

One way around this might be to jump the AC low pressure switch with the motor idling at full operating temperature for 3 minutes. Do not leave the jumper connected for extended periods of time or the coil will freeze.

 

HawkX66

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• Mar 25, 2017

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Check all your vacuum lines.

 

Sketchy_GT

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Mar 27, 2017

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• Mar 27, 2017

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Found 6 dry rotted coil packs and FACTORY spark plugs so im gonna start from there

 

HawkX66

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• Mar 27, 2017

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FoxbodyDan123 said:

Found 6 dry rotted coil packs and FACTORY spark plugs so im gonna start from there

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That'll do it... If the COP's aren't bad, you can replace just the boots. Good luck.