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Start-up/idle problems

Old Jun 29, 2012 | 01:50 PM
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Start-up/idle problems

hey guys,

I'm having a problem with my Boss where when the car starts the idle is very uneven. After the revs come down they stick below 1000 and fluctuate down to about 600 every 5 to 10 seconds or so and really bog the engine down just for a second. After I've been driving it for a while it feels better, but every once in a while you'll feel it bog while waiting at a stop light.

I'm taking the car in to the dealership to have it checked out soon, but I wanted to see if any of the the "experts" on the board had any input as to what this might be so I can describe it a little better to the problem solvers so I don't come back with a "cannot replicate"!

Oh, and this goes without saying, but i'm not using the trackey!

I appreciate it!
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Old Jun 29, 2012 | 02:18 PM
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I have a '13 GT and I left work for lunch a couple hours ago, and the traction control kicked on for no reason so I turned off the car... Started it back up, and now the idle is rough... bounces from 300-800 rpms every couple of seconds... I'm interested in hearing what people have to say on this one.
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Old Jun 29, 2012 | 07:52 PM
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I've been out of Mustangs for several years, but if it were an SN95 - It sure would sound like the Idle Air Controller (IAC) was sticking.
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 03:50 PM
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Yes, I would replace the idle air control valve. The function of the IAC is to regulate small volumes of air to maintain a target idle rpm.
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 07:45 PM
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Electronic throttle performs the function of the old IAC. No more IAC's...
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Old Jul 2, 2012 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by s197ford
Electronic throttle performs the function of the old IAC. No more IAC's...
(Like) right now iac. Just an electronic controlled throttle
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