2001 Ford Taurus "idling throttle sensor" Questions

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...idling too high like it is stuck wide open Several issues can cause this problem, either singularly or in combination.. Check the throttle body for dirt and sticky carbon deposits. clean the throttle ...

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...throttle position sensor, or a big vacuum leak. Idle Air Control Valve Replacement Clean the throttle body and idle air control motor. Use a toothbrush and brake clean. Also clean the MAF sensor in ...

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throttle sensor) MAF (Mass Air Flow sensor), they both register where the gas ped and tell the computer how much fuel and air to mix to keep the car running. TPS is usually cheaper and easier to test.

throttle position sensor and the idle air control valve on automatic transmissions. If the position sensor starts to fail you will have usually high, low, or erratic throttle and it will act as if the

throttle position sensor, cleaned the throttle body and checked for air/vacuum leaks, no good. Noticed that when I remove electrical connector from idle air valve all ok but check engine lite comes on

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...throttle body and is where the cam sensor bolts to, these are known for making noise and going bad, if yours has not been making noise then okay just replace the sensor but first check the wiring and ...

...throttle. Clean the MAF sensor, just spray this down on both sides. Don't use a brush on this. You could break it. Once done cleaning, leave the MAF off. Start the car, it will take a second or two. ...

idling it's fine, but when you shift to drive there is a hesitates. needs to have the engine cleaned and the throttle plate cleaned you may also need a throttle postion sensor or the maf or map sensor

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...throttle body where the plunger makes it's contact. A bit of dirt inside there will affect the air flow. If it ends up not being one of these things, but I'm sure it is, have a look at the EGR . This ...

throttle position sensor, and air flow sensor.....still the same trouble. I have to feather the gas pedal to keep it running. please help!!! check on the rear of the engine below the throttlebody area

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