My engine stalls at idle?

Tiny
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I have a 2000 ford explorer, when I come to a stop the car will shake a small bit and then die. I have replaced the Mass Air flow senor, throttle position sensor, trasmission (with a rebuilt one cause it was bad) had the vaccum lines gone through and timing checked to make sure they were all correct, any advice would be a great help Thanks
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Friday, October 9th, 2020 AT 12:42 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hello,

Is the Engine Light on? If so will need to get codes pulled. You can go by tour local parts store and have them pull codes. Post codes here.

Also, Have you checked the IAC(Idle Air Control) Motor.

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Friday, October 9th, 2020 AT 12:42 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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The check engine light is on and the code shows it is the IAC sensor but when the ohms are checked on the sensor it shows 10.8 which the manual is in the varience
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Friday, October 9th, 2020 AT 12:42 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Ok,

Have you removed it and cleaned it out. It most likely has carbon deposits which are stopping it from openning and closing properly.

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Friday, October 9th, 2020 AT 12:42 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I cleaned it with electrical cleaner
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Tiny
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You cleaned the Plunger or the electrical connection.

Here is what you should have cleaned if you didn't and I would use Carb Cleaner and you may also need a small flat screw driver to get into it and scrape some the deposits off. The pic may not be the exact one on your vehicle.


https://www.2carpros.com/images/question_images/199292/original.jpg

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Tiny
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It was the plunger I cleaned but I went to clean it again it looked pretty clean could the ohms be good and the plunger b wore out.
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Did you notice any scratches in the bore or on the plunger. And did you move the plunger to make sure it was moving the full distance.

It is possible that the plunger and or bore has scratches and not working properly.

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Tiny
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I did not notice any scratchs and the plunger did move but felt like it had some drag
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Tiny
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I went to the parts store bought a new IAC installed it and it still dies
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Friday, October 9th, 2020 AT 12:42 PM (Merged)
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Hey, Sorry for delay in repsonding.

A common condition is to find the idle air bypass solenoid extended all the way out (closed). This usually means the engine has an air leak and the PCM is trying to bring the idle speed back down by closing the idle air bypass circuit.

Follow the link below for a video with diagnostic proceedure and pics. This is set up on my business webpage.

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Tiny
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Car will not run when it is cold, then runs fine later. Just won't idle up and run whn it is cold, once it starts runs fine- just had 2 o2 sensors put in, then 2 days later check engine lite came back on. Someone told me I needed a fuel pump- any suggestions
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Tiny
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Have you checked fuel pump pressure when it is cold? As far as the pump, I question it. Have you had the computer scanned since the light came back on? Is it the same code as before? If so, what code is it? Also, has anyone checked the temp sensor?

Let me know.

Joe
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Friday, October 9th, 2020 AT 12:42 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Dont believe it is same code, they told me my fuel pressure is running low and that the fuel pump would be the only answer. Would the temp sensor be on the codes? I know he told me it showed a misfire. And no I always have drove into the shop and then they scan, I need to leave overnight I guess and let them scan?
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Tiny
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Yes, it would be. It tells the computer how rich or lean to make the fuel mixture based on outside temp and coolant temp. However, if the fuel pressure is low, there is a good chance that is the problem.
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Friday, October 9th, 2020 AT 12:42 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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How do I know for sure it is the fuel pump- they cost over $300 just for the part, I really don't have the money to be throwing around if it is just a chance it is that, w hat would you start with
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Friday, October 9th, 2020 AT 12:42 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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If you would like to check the fuel pump, here is a how to video and directions. You will need a gauge to check it, but most parts stores will lend or rent them to you.

https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_check_fuel_pressure.htm

Let me know if this helps or if you have other directions.

Joe
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Tiny
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I have Ford Explorer 2000 with 104000 miles on it. The problems just start about 3 weeks ago: When I start the car, the engine start OK with the RPM needle went to 1.5 and it drop down to to 0.5 and pull back to 1. Some time the RPM needle went to 0.5 then pull it down to 0 which caused the engine to stop (I can heard the sound of the engine drop before it shut down). When the RPM needle drop down to 0.5 or the engine almost shut down and if I apply the gas padle then the egine will go back to normal and the car stay run OK. I did replaced with a battery but the engine still shut down. Could you please help me to identify the problems? Thanks
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Friday, October 9th, 2020 AT 12:42 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Fixed the problem: Idle Air Control valve (IAC) need to be clean. After the cleaning, the engine running great. Here is the link to the cleaning procedure with the image of IAC valve.

Good luck to all
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Friday, October 9th, 2020 AT 12:42 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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2000 Ford Explorer Two Wheel Drive Automatic

My car will only start when I am pushing on the gas. Once started it will only stay running when my foot is on the gas. The first time this happened it was cold -0 degrees. I started it and warmed it up for 30 minutes. It stayed running. This time it is 25 degrees.
Our repair shop has said the tranmission is having problems - no overdrive.
Are these related or what else could be causing this problem.
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