Need help! Stang will start, but dies...

KDub

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So my 96 will fire right up, but before it gets down to idle speed it shuts off. I can give it gas, but it just shuts off after a few seconds every time. The engine is completely stock, the tank has gas, the fuel pressure is where it should be, etc. I spent the better part of a day checking out the fuel system.
I was thinking it could be the MAF sensor because a friend had the same problem on his probe, and if the computer cant tell how much air is coming in...blah blah. That, or other computer issues. I'm poor since I just got new wheels and tires, so I can't take it anywhere. Can anybody offer any advice?

Thanks!

 

danny g

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IAC Idle air control valve had same prob on my 96gt. gonna cost you over 100 though.

 

KDub

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danny g said:

IAC Idle air control valve had same prob on my 96gt. gonna cost you over 100 though.

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Well, that's not as much as the MAF, so thats cool...
Is there a way to make sure this is my problem before I replace the IAC?
Is this a normal problem for a 96 with only 52k miles?

Thanks for the help!

 

danny g

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yeah alot of people have the same problem. Mine went last year at 70k miles. The only thing I can think of is to take one off a friends car and see if it works or just return the part if it doesnt do it. It is a really simple swap.

 

d98gt

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I believe they are like $46 (from some site on the net.. i had to purchase one)

Do a search on the IAC valve, and on one of the posts, it'll have a link

 

BlueStangGT

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I fixed my IAC problem simply by cleaning it with carb cleaner. I'd recommend you try that before buying any new parts.

 

StangLou

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Its definately the IAC Id say. You can get one from napa for like 60 bucks I think. If you get it from Ford it will be around $100
Cleaning only helps short term, after you clean it, it will more than likely foul in another couple of months.
Mine went through 2 IACs before I had 10,000 miles on my car. First one was bad from Ford, second one was out of spec from Ford, third one was the charm

 

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Yeah, I would try cleaning it.. if it fixes the problem, then you know.. that you have about 2 months to buy a new one.. cause the problem will come back after time!!

Also I would check for any disconnected hoses, vacumn lines.. I had the problem a few months back and it came down to a PCV valve was not connected on the passanger side valve cover..

 

KDub

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So I took off the IAC and I don't really see a way to dismantle it. Do I just spray some carb cleaner "in the hole?"

Thanks for the help!

 

JonJon

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KDub said:

So I took off the IAC and I don't really see a way to dismantle it. Do I just spray some carb cleaner "in the hole?"

Thanks for the help!

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That's what I did. Didn't work for me though, had to buy a new one.

 

KDub

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JonJon said:

That's what I did. Didn't work for me though, had to buy a new one.

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Well, that makes 5 people who have had the same problem and all fixed it one of two ways. Good enough for me! Tomorrow I will try some carb cleaner. If that doesn't work, it's off the the auto parts store.

Thanks everybody.
Hope this is the fix.

 

mrvax

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Replace the IAC. It's about $85 from Ford. Cleaning may help temporarily.

 

KDub

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The carb cleaner didn't work, I'll have to get a new IAC when I get paid.

 

WRXracer

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hey

I have my old one I can give you.. your local..

 

KDub

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WRXracer said:

I have my old one I can give you.. your local..

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Great!

Why did you replace it?
Sent you a PM.