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'89 Grand Marquis

Tiny
JAMIEJ5
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  • 1989 MERCURY MARQUIS
  • V8
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 78,000 MILES
I have an '89 Mercury Grand Marquis. Everytime I start the engine, it will idle but quickly will shut off unless I put it in drive and start driving. What may be the problem?
Saturday, February 26th, 2011 AT 4:53 AM

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Tiny
JDL
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Clean the throttle-body and idle air system. Any applicable trouble codes? How long since a tune-up?
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Sunday, March 27th, 2011 AT 5:55 PM
Tiny
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Can I clean the throttle-body and idle air system myself, and No tune up since 2015
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Monday, June 20th, 2016 AT 4:55 PM
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Yes, you can.
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Tuesday, June 21st, 2016 AT 6:05 AM

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