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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 02:48 PM
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i have a 03 4.6 there is a problem that just started when i start my truck up it has been idleing really low sounds like its about to shut off then when i rev it up the engine shuts off any suggestions
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 02:53 PM
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and also when i am at a stop light the idle will drop doesnt even sound like the truck is on
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 02:55 PM
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check for any codes, are any lights in the dash on ?
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 03:14 PM
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theres no codes no lights nothin
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 03:25 PM
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clean the throttle body , maybe will help but it sounds more drastic than that
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 03:30 PM
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i cleaned the throttle body a little bit i dont know if haveing true duals with no mufflers would have anything to do with it but ive had them on for about 4 months and the problem has been getting worse
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 03:33 PM
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i dont think so, check a repair manual and check anything that has to do with idle.
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 04:03 PM
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Sounds like the IAC is going bad.You might get away with cleaning it. But It didn't work with mine. If you do buy one make sure it is Ford- Motorsport brand. I exchanged three new ones from2 different brands from auto zone and 1 from advance. Before someone told me that the 4.6 n 5.4 don't like any other brand of IAC but Motorsport. I ended up getting mine off Ebay for $40.00. Good luck
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 04:04 PM
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i was thinking it could be a vacum line but want to get others opions
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 04:14 PM
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thank you where is it located at
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