2004 Mercury Sable Car not idling

2004 MERCURY SABLE
65,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JBINGU1
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Dear Sir or Madam,

I have a 2004 Mercury sable that shuts off when I stop at traffic lights. I went to a shop that replaced the idle motor but the problem keeps reoccurring but it does not reoccur as often. I wanted to know what is wrong.
Sep 28, 2009 at 6:21 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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Most common is idle air control valve
also check for vacuum leaks
Sep 28, 2009 at 6:29 PM
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JBINGU1
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Thank you
Sep 28, 2009 at 9:34 PM
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