car stalls idols up and down when starts

1993 FORD TEMPO
120,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LEGION066
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engine idols up and down and cuts off
Feb 13, 2011 at 8:51 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Do you have a check engine light and when was the last tune-up??

Check and test the idle air control valve and EGR/PCV valves-start here
Feb 13, 2011 at 8:59 PM
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FIXITMR
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look for any vacuum leaks,clean MAF sensor.
Feb 14, 2011 at 11:59 AM
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FIXITMR
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try pulling plug on temp ECM temp sensor. see what effect it has on problem.
Feb 14, 2011 at 5:47 PM
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