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2006 Ford Taurus Repair Question


Topics covered: Heater, Check engine light, Engine.
Mileage: 146,000 miles.

Asked on January 1, 2013

Ford Taurus Heater Problem

Start car need to keep foot on gas to keep running will not idle check engine light on replaced heater motor last week it smelt like it was burning worsewhen turned on fan
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Replied on January 1, 2013

As far as the idle issue, check for vacuum leaks and check the idle air control valve. (IAC). Is the smell coming from the heater? You said you replaced the motor, was the old one burned up?

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