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2000 Ford Focus Repair Question


Topics covered: Idle air control valve, Vacuum leak.
Mileage: 168,000 miles.

Asked on December 23, 2012

Ford Focus Idle air control valve Problem

My car dies when it idles. But just for a second. Then it starts back up again. What could cause this?

Answer

Replied on December 23, 2012

Check for vacuum leaks and check the idle air control valve. (IAC)

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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