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2001 Lincoln Navigator

Tiny
DIMPLES031956
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  • 2001 FORD ESCAPE
I have problems with my car staying started. It has to be force started once started it dyes unless I hold down on the pedal.I can drive it 20 miles but when I stop it will stall.
Monday, November 26th, 2007 AT 1:21 PM

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Tiny
MERLIN2021
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You have a vacuum problem. Either the Idle air control valve is not working, or a vacuum line is broken. Use a can of spray gumout and spray around the vac lines, when the engine speed changes, you found the leak, if no leaks, change the IAC.
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Monday, November 26th, 2007 AT 1:40 PM

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