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Engine car cuts out without revs

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Hi,

not sure whats going on, i can start the car first time and for about 3 seconds goes to 2000rpm and then can't idle by itself and cuts out straight away. i can keep the car going for as long i like by holding 1-2000rpm myself but even after holding it for 2 minutes the moment i let go it cuts out again.

Can anyone shed some light on this? Thank you
 

General karthief

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Progress Thread - Technical Thread/how-to Index

Guys, if "that should be a sticky," then please reply to this thread with the link to your suggestion and why you think it should be added. How to determine if a thread should be included: - Does the topic address a common fox 5.0 owner's needs? / Is it a frequently asked question? / Is it...
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A lot of good info here, look for the 'surging idle checklist '
Read through it so you understand and do it step by step, don't skip around, you may have more than one problem and this will cover it.
Post any questions you have here in this thread and the members will help.
 
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General karthief said:

Progress Thread - Technical Thread/how-to Index

Guys, if "that should be a sticky," then please reply to this thread with the link to your suggestion and why you think it should be added. How to determine if a thread should be included: - Does the topic address a common fox 5.0 owner's needs? / Is it a frequently asked question? / Is it...
www.stangnet.com
A lot of good info here, look for the 'surging idle checklist '
Read through it so you understand and do it step by step, don't skip around, you may have more than one problem and this will cover it.
Post any questions you have here in this thread and the members will help.
Click to expand...

Okay will have a look thank you, new to mustangs and the forum so trying to get my head around things at the mo.
 
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It’s not a Very complicated engine management system. The learning curve does require some pretty good focus at first. Feel free to ask questions after reading a few times!
 
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