Car idles and dies while in park

Tiny
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  • 1997 SAAB 900
I just got the air hoses replaced as they were cracked and was told it was fixed. I parked at a grocery store and the car started to idle really weird and died as I turned off the car. It's really hot here i'm not sure if maybe that's why. I have no ac.
Thursday, July 11th, 2013 AT 7:15 PM

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Tiny
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When you say air hoses, are you referring to the vacuum hoses? As far as the idle, that could be caused by a vacuum leak or the idle air control valve (IAC). The IAC is responsible for maintaining the engine idle. Let me know what hoses were replaced so I better understand.
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Thursday, July 11th, 2013 AT 7:40 PM
Tiny
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It was the air intake hoses I think. Sorry I'm not a car person. The guy said these hoses are responsible for the gas concentration and at the time it was running high. I think the hoses are attached to some kind of air sensor. I hope that helpa
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Thursday, July 11th, 2013 AT 8:37 PM
Tiny
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Yes, the air intake would have a Mass Air Flow sensor in it. However, based on your description, I would check for vacuum leaks and check the IAC.
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Friday, July 12th, 2013 AT 7:52 PM

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