Car stalls idols up and down when starts

Tiny
LEGION066
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  • 1993 FORD TEMPO
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 120,000 MILES
Engine idols up and down and cuts off
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Sunday, February 13th, 2011 AT 8:51 PM

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Tiny
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
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Sunday, February 13th, 2011 AT 8:59 PM
Tiny
FIXITMR
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Look for any vacuum leaks, clean MAF sensor.
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Monday, February 14th, 2011 AT 11:59 AM
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Try pulling plug on temp ECM temp sensor. See what effect it has on problem.
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Monday, February 14th, 2011 AT 5:47 PM

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