Engine will not sustain an idle
05-20-2007, 02:53 AM
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Engine will not sustain an idle
Kind of an unusual/intermittent problem ive got. I have an 01 Bullitt and this started a couple of weeks ago. Occasionally when I start the engine it will jump to 1000 like normal, then just die. Also, when I push in the clutch (like approaching a stop sign) the RPM will just fall like a rock to like 200-300 rpm. Most of the time it will recover and go back to the normal idle, but sometimes it will just die on me. Which begins another problem, stoping without the brake booster. Im all out of ideas so if anyone can help I would appreciate it.
05-20-2007, 09:29 AM
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RE: Engine will not sustain an idle
i have this same exact problem. every once in a while i will start it, it will fire, then die. if i dont turn the key all the way off, the car just cranks, but no fire. i changed my iac, new one didnt help......[:@]
05-20-2007, 02:46 PM
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RE: Engine will not sustain an idle
Really??? Well I hope it works... Im not exactly sure where the IAC is but I will snoop around and find it. Thanks for the help everyone... But if sprostang could explain the location that would be great! thanks again
05-20-2007, 03:25 PM
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RE: Engine will not sustain an idle
ORIGINAL: sprostang
Take it off and clean it with carb/fuel injector cleaner.
Take it off and clean it with carb/fuel injector cleaner.
Thanks for the illstration. You just knocked out two birds with one stone, i too have the same similar issue.
