peugoet 407sw keeps cutting out

2008 PEUGEOT 407
50,000 MILES • FWD • MANUAL
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DGRIER
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nobody seems to know why my 407sw 2.0hdi keeps cutting out it only happens when i'm slowing down for lights or junctions i noticed today there is a orange dust all over the engine help!!
Feb 20, 2011 at 11:04 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I don't know where you are located, but orange dust is usually from dried out coolant. As far as the engine, check for vacuum leaks and check to make sure the IAC is working properly.
Feb 25, 2011 at 5:31 AM
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DGRIER
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my knowledge of cars is limited what is the iac
Feb 26, 2011 at 6:13 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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IAC stands for idle air control. It is a solenoid that is responsible for maintaining engine idle.
Feb 26, 2011 at 8:30 PM
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DGRIER
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would you know where abouts it is located in the engine thanks for your help
Feb 27, 2011 at 1:16 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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On the throttle body (where the carb would sit on an old car).
Feb 27, 2011 at 5:41 PM
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