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I'm new to the forum and I need some help guys! I have a 91 mustang gt that won't stay running! It will turn over but immediately die. Tried unplugging the MAF sensor but still wouldn't stay running. What do I need to check? It has a bbk air intake by the way. Could it be the tps? I have no idea please help
 

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There is a surging idle checklist in the 5.0 technical/how to threads that will help you fix idle/stalling problems, go through the checklist step by step and it will save you time and money.
 
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General karthief said:
There is a surging idle checklist in the 5.0 technical/how to threads that will help you fix idle/stalling problems, go through the checklist step by step and it will save you time and money.
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I'm challenged when trying to work on my son's '87 GT with its sensors and computer. . Trying to follow the surging idle checklist and have a problem.
I have 12 volts on the red wire on IAB. No reading between red and wht/lt blu wires. Also have 12 v from wht/lt blu wire and ground.
Think I might have a problem. Appreciate any help.
 

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Are you testing the wht/lt blu wire with the engine running?
 
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General karthief said:
Are you testing the wht/lt blu wire with the engine running?
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key is on, engine off
 

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You have an open circuit between the IAB and the computer. Start by checking the resistance between the white/lt blue wire at the IAB connector and pin 6 of the black 10 Pin connector.

See the graphic for the 10 pin connector circuit layout.
 
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jrichker said:
You have an open circuit between the IAB and the computer. Start by checking the resistance between the white/lt blue wire at the IAB connector and pin 6 of the black 10 Pin connector.

See the graphic for the 10 pin connector circuit layout.
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zero resistance between wht/blu and pin 6
 

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LASAR said:
zero resistance between wht/blu and pin 6
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If your multimeter does not auto range, be sure that you manually set it to the lowest range or on continuity test.

Some meters read a open circuit or out of range high resistance as zero.
You should have seen approximately the same reading as when you short both probe tips together.
 
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Have multimeter on lowest setting (200) and shows .02 ohms.
Guess I need to check connector to ecu. Is that pin 21?
 

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LASAR said:
Have multimeter on lowest setting (200) and shows .02 ohms.
Guess I need to check connector to ecu. Is that pin 21?
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That would be the logical next step...
 
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jrichker said:
That would be the logical next step...
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Haven't been able to get to working on the Mustang until now.
Checked resistance between pin 6 and ecu and have .4 ohms.
What should I try next? Thanks
 
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