01 GT won't idle unless gas pedal is pushed

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11-01-2008, 06:36 PM

tangmus

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01 GT won't idle unless gas pedal is pushed

my 01 gt will not idle unless i push down on the gas pedal, as soon as i lift off the gas it the motor dies...i replaced the fuel filter today...no luck...is it the mass air flow sensor????any ideas please let me know asap. thanks

11-01-2008, 07:50 PM

JayC

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Sounds like your IAC has failed. I got one from my Ford dealer for ~$90....... ..installed in in about 10 minutes.

11-01-2008, 10:29 PM

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check all vacuum lines also

11-02-2008, 10:05 AM

96GTSMOKER

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It sounds more like a throttle position sensor. Get one at your local auto parts store and the IAC valve. Less than 50 for both. Ten minutes to change.