My car just recently started to have this.

Tiny
ABBIEMAIKOSKI
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  • 1998 MERCURY MARQUIS
  • 115,000 MILES
My car just recently started to have this problem:
When I stop at a stop sign, etc., it stalls. Car stays on, radio/lights/battery still working
Also, when I put in reverse and go to accelerate it stalls.

Recently have had an ignition interlock system installed (which im told by the technicians only effects me STARTING my car, they insist that it would not make my car stall because it does not have the ability to turn the car off)
Had all of the spark plugs changed today and the fuel valves changed.

the article in this page: http://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-idle-air-control-valve-works

says to check if the air idle control valve is working you: "remove the unit, with the wires connected turn the ignition key to the "on" position without starting the engine, the idle air control should move in or out. "

What does "Move in or out" mean? I had someone turn the car on while i looked at the unit, i saw nothing move, but felt a buzzing but saw nothing move.
my valve looks like this
http://www.autopartsnetwork.com/shop/-part_Fuel_Injection_Idle_Air_Control_Valve-make_Mercury.html
(the third one down)
Am I missing something...am I even checking the right part? Thanks
Abbie
Monday, February 11th, 2013 AT 5:28 AM

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Tiny
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I GOT "LUNCH" BET ON THIS ONE!

THIS WAS THE EXPERIENCE I HAD WITH THE WIFE'S FORD ESCAPE

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/2005-ford-escape-rough-idle-at-low-rpm

THIS IS WHAT YOURS LOOKS LIKE

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_idle-air-control-valve-bwd_20970774-p?searchTerm=iac

EZ TO REMOVE---CLEAN IT WITH THROTTLE BODY CLEANER

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/PartSearchCmd?storeId=10151&catalogId=10051&pageId=partTypeList&suggestion=&actionSrc=Form&langId=-1&searchTerm=throttle+body+cleaner&vehicleIdSearch=40024&searchedFrom=header

IF I'M WRONG---YOU NOW HAVE SPENT $5 AND HAVE A CLEAN AIC

LET ME KNOW HOW IT GOES!

WE'LL DRIVE ONE OF MY JEEPS TO LUNCH---THEY'RE MUCH MORE RELIABLE AND HAVE BEEN AROUND FOR 37 AND 67 YEARS!

THE MEDIC
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Monday, February 11th, 2013 AT 5:58 AM
Tiny
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SORRY!

"IF I'M WRONG---YOU NOW HAVE SPENT $5 AND HAVE A CLEAN AIC". NOT "AIC"DANGED "IAC". IDLE AIR CONTROL

THE MEDIC
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Monday, February 11th, 2013 AT 6:01 AM
Tiny
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Cleaned it. It worked for about 2 miles and then when I put it in reverse. STALL.
So I shoveled out the $50 bucks for a new one. Installed it. And Still doing the same frakking thing! WTH. Could it be the timing belt?
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Monday, February 11th, 2013 AT 4:38 PM
Tiny
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Ok, so ive done more research, seeing a lot about the EGR Valve, broken/leaking hoses, possible a tourque converter.
The list goes ONNNNNN. I have to get on the road to Michigan so fast help would be greatly appriciated
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Monday, February 11th, 2013 AT 5:42 PM
Tiny
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Have you checked for vacuum leaks?
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Tuesday, February 12th, 2013 AT 2:40 AM

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