2000 Taurus stalling

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tupinambis - 26 Oct 2006 03:23 GMT

I have a taurus that likes to stall at red lights or when I'm just driving
along. I've had a diagnostic test run on it and it showed nothing. Any
ideas

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Sharon Cooke - 26 Oct 2006 04:24 GMT

> I have a taurus that likes to stall at red lights or when I'm just driving
> along. I've had a diagnostic test run on it and it showed nothing. Any
> ideas

Idle air control valve is dirty/worn.

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Backyard Mechanic - 26 Oct 2006 15:55 GMT

>> ...or when I'm just
>> driving along.
>>
> Idle air control valve is dirty/worn.

What do you mean 'just driving along'?

When you release the accel? If so, then may be the IAC, as Sharon Cooke
says.

If it dies at cruise, or anytime foot is on the gas, that's different.

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Jody Lee Bruchon - 26 Oct 2006 19:22 GMT

> I have a taurus that likes to stall at red lights or when I'm just driving
> along. I've had a diagnostic test run on it and it showed nothing. Any
> ideas

I'd also check the catalytic converter if the IAC doesn't work out.

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Mortimer Schnerd, RN - 26 Oct 2006 19:27 GMT

>> I have a taurus that likes to stall at red lights or when I'm just driving
>> along. I've had a diagnostic test run on it and it showed nothing. Any
>> ideas
>
> I'd also check the catalytic converter if the IAC doesn't work out.

And throttle positioning sensor. But it's probably the IAC.

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