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Hello everyone I have a 1991 mustang gt with idle problems. I had posted the things that was happening to my car .I checked the tps.good/I changed the idle control valve,I changed the temperature cooling sensor/air temperature sensor. Changed the distributor module/plug /plug wires .checked for air leaks found nothing. And still had problems. Timed it to 11 before top center. And still no good. Also when putting the car on reverse or drive it will turn off .so the last thing I did was to check the transmission fluid and it was low .so I added some fluid to the right amount and quest what now I put it on reverse or drive and it doesn't turn off so far I need to take it for a drive to see if it holds up.just want to share it.hope everyone has a great weekend.
 

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Have you checked for any codes? Check engine light (CEL) only comes on for emissions.

Electrical Thread 'How To Pull Codes From EEC-IV In 86- 95 5.0 Mustangs'

Jan 27, 2016
@Noobz347 - The code dump procedure isn't in the sticky - you may want to add it...



Dump the codes: Codes may be present even if the Check Engine Light (CEL) isn't on.

Dumping the computer diagnostic codes on 86-95 Mustangs

Revised 26-July-2011. Added need to make sure the clutch is pressed when dumping codes.

Codes may be present even if the check engine light hasn’t come on, so be sure to check for them.

Here's the way to dump the computer codes with only a jumper wire or paper clip and the check engine light, or test light or voltmeter. I’ve used it for...
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Base idle reset would probly do ya some good.
 
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