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89 taurus dies at stoplights?
I have an 89 Taurus that dies unless I press the throttle. So, I basically have to drive the car with the throttle constantly pressed. Is there an easy fix for this? Any tips you have? This seems like it would be a pretty easy fix, but I don't know much about how this system works.
5 Answers
- DaveLv 41 decade agoFavorite Answer
the "idle air control valve" or IAC as it's called may need to be replaced.
- sh752Lv 41 decade ago
More than likely the Idle Air Control solenoid is either stuck or has failed. It will also probably be necessary to desludge the throttle body as they build up crud over a period of time and reduce air flow at ldle to keep it running. There is a special calibrated orifice that is used to set base idle, so this is not usually a do-it-yourself repair.
Source(s): 40 years in the automotive industry, ASE certified technician. Retired from OEM. - psychopietLv 61 decade ago
Fix the gas-cable or reset the iddleng by turning the adjustment screw. If you do not know how, go see a mechanic.
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- Anonymous1 decade ago
i had a granny with this problem, it was the slow running jet was blocked.
take the carb off and clean it. ypou might try just blasting an airline thru it...
