Need Help - Car Keeps Stalling

MainstreamStang

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Ok, so heres the deal, I have a 2000 GT, I went to start it and it stalled right away. The car will keep running if I keep my foot on the gas to keep the RPM's high. Any ideas before I bring it to the shop? Any help will be great, thanks!

 

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This is 99.9% likely to be the IAC.

For an temp fix give it a couple taps with long handle screw driver.

For a longer term fix clean it out with carb cleaner.

For the real fix replace it for $50.

 

MainstreamStang

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Kilgore Trout said:

This is 99.9% likely to be the IAC.

For an temp fix give it a couple taps with long handle screw driver.

For a longer term fix clean it out with carb cleaner.

For the real fix replace it for $50.

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Whats IAC stand for? And how hard is it to replace? Thanks for the help.

 

Vern

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Idle air control valve. I just had to replace mine a couple of weeks ago. Took all of 5-10 mins to install. Part was around 50 bucks or so at Napa.

 

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IAC = Idle Air Control

Easier to replace than a tire!

Do a forum search for this very common topic...

 

MainstreamStang

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Great, Thanks! I knew I loved this site for a reason!

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AmBo

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Yup, IAC. I just replaced mine about a month ago. I think it took 10 minutes. Easy as pie! However, I got the real thing (direct from Ford) and it cost $75. Your call.

 

MainstreamStang

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Thanks everyone that was it!