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When i turn my steering wheel or press on the brakes hard enough, the idle will drop down to 550 or so then return to normal. is this a faulty iac?
 

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Note, some change in engine RPM's is to be expected with a load change. Examples include AC turing on or turning the steering wheel.

A low idle in response to a load change is usually a sign of poor cylinder balance (IE one or more cylinders not pulling their weight). Usually ignition related. The other key is the idle is fine otherwise.

For more information:

Is your mustang stumbling, dieing at idle or idling rough? - Page 14 - Ford Mustang Forums
 
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could there be something wrong in the tune. I have longtubes and have yet to get it tuned correctly. BAMA keeps sending me a tune that really messes with the idle
 
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