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Old 09-23-2012, 07:26 PM
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I have a 98 gt with a idle problem.
I checked for vacuume leaks, put a new idle control thing on, I don't have cats so I put a set of mil eliminaters on it.
I baught the car and the person replaced the original mustang motor with another 4.6. The heads say its not from a mustang.
It only starts to idle when it's good and hot,
It dosnt do it on a cold start.
Can someone please help me.
Thanks.
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Old 09-23-2012, 07:58 PM
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Also it may run perfect for a couple days, then start idleing up and down when you come to a complete stop. I'm new to 4.6 motors and really need some help. Thanks
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Old 09-24-2012, 12:53 AM
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Have you checked the Idle Air Control Valve?
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Old 09-24-2012, 06:49 AM
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Yes. I've replaced it
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Old 09-25-2012, 01:19 PM
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Did you put the mil eliminators on the upstream or downstream sensors?
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Old 09-26-2012, 03:00 PM
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Rear O2 sensors. Scanned it, mils are working.
I also cleaned the throttle body.
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Old 09-26-2012, 03:11 PM
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Bad plugs? Is it throwing any codes?
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