2006 Ford Taurus Start Car Keep Foot On Gas Running Will Idle Check Engine

2006 FORD TAURUS
146,000 MILES
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start car need to keep foot on gas to keep running will not idle check engine light on replaced heater motor last week it smelt like it was burning worsewhen turned on fan
asked this question a minute ago but put in wrong mileage
Jan 1, 2013 at 7:36 AM
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As far as the idle issue, check for vacuum leaks and check the idle air control valve. (IAC). Is the smell coming from the heater? You said you replaced the motor, was the old one burned up?
Jan 1, 2013 at 7:49 AM
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