• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech

stang wont hold idle level

  • Thread starter Thread starter sgt.scared
  • Start date Start date May 4, 2011

sgt.scared

Member
Feb 19, 2010
44
0
7
May 4, 2011
#1
  • May 4, 2011
  • #1
Ok i got stock 5.0 bottom, e-303 cam tfs tw 170 heads that has been ported to about 185 i think. cold air intake, 70mm tb and 70 mm egr , tfs street heat intake , 76 mm mass air with 24 lbs sample tube and 24 lbs injectors , bbk long tube 1 5/8 headers . new o2 sensors.....
runs good down the road . smell gas at times , hold hand over the pipe some black sloot is there , not much.
it idle form 500 to 1500. up and down over and over. I can make it idle smooth by turn the tb screw up till it on 1500 then it idle evenly.

WHY wont my car idle right ????? Come on some one know this answer...
fuel presure reg ? mass air ? injectors ? fuel pump ? IAC IAB vavle ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
And there is NO VAC LEAK.
 

jrichker

StangNet's favorite TOOL
In Remembrance. Thank you for your contributions
Mar 10, 2000
27,512
2,813
234
Dublin GA
May 4, 2011
#2
  • May 4, 2011
  • #2
See the "Surging Idle Checklist for help with all your idle/stall problems.

The quick and easy way to dump the codes is in there too, and all you need to do it is a paper clip! The first two posts contain all the updates to the fixes. At last count there were 24 possible causes and fixes for surging idle/stall problems. I continue to update it as more people post fixes or ask questions.
 

Mustang5L5

That is…until I whipped out my Bissell
Mod Dude
Feb 18, 2001
43,249
17,931
224
Massachusetts
May 4, 2011
#3
  • May 4, 2011
  • #3
Please...run the codes. Gives you a good starting point because anything else is just guessing
 

90fox306

New Member
Mar 20, 2011
126
0
0
East TN
May 5, 2011
#4
  • May 5, 2011
  • #4
I wud bet you that its your IAC!!! Had the same prob!!! Unplug it ( it will run like poo ) and if it idles dwn thats it. You can clean them if there not to bad.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Engine Popping noise in the intake. Frustrated still.
  • esteban31065
  • Apr 6, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
15
Views
1K
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech May 23, 2025
gkomo
A
95 Gt intermittent backfire
  • A_A_Ron
  • May 26, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
0
Views
422
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- May 26, 2025
A_A_Ron
A
C
Fuel pressure help
  • clayton seiders
  • Aug 31, 2024
  • 1994 - 1995 Specific Tech
Replies
12
Views
1K
1994 - 1995 Specific Tech Sep 1, 2024
clayton seiders
C
R
89 supercharged LX idle/running issues
  • Robertstang
  • Mar 30, 2024
  • Digital Self-tuning Forum
Replies
3
Views
1K
Digital Self-tuning Forum Apr 3, 2024
Robertstang
R
W
New here but I have problems
  • White87makers
  • Apr 13, 2023
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
18
Views
2K
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Aug 27, 2023
White87makers
W
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?