1988 Ford Crown Victoria wont stay idleing

1988 FORD CROWN VICTORIA
79,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TABITHABLESSITT
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when i start my car it wont idle unless i keep my foot on the accelerator it drives as long as when i come to a stop i keep my foot on the accelerator to keep it running as soon as i take my foot of the gas it dies
May 17, 2009 at 7:17 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the idle air control motor/valve ISC and the EGR valve
May 17, 2009 at 10:14 AM
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WELDONAUTOPARTS
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IF YOU NEED TO HOLD YOUR FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR -- COULD ALMOST GUARANTEE YOU NEED A NEW MAP SENSOR. PASSENGER SIDE FIREWALL BOLTS TO COWL. NAPA PART # 2-19002 ABOUT $110 OR 3-19002 ABOUT $40 .
Apr 14, 2010 at 5:13 AM
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