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1983 Ford Mustang

Tiny
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1983 Ford Mustang

I have an '83 mustang that turns over and starts fine. It idles a little high when in park and neutral, but when I put it into gear it wants to die every time it is at a complete stop. If you are into the gas it runs fine while in gear.
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Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 AT 6:46 AM

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Tiny
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Look for a vacuum leak. Sometime carb cleaner sprayed on suspicious areas can affect the idle and flush out the leak.
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Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 AT 7:34 AM
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Thanks It worked, but now I have another problem, everytime I try to turn it over the solenoid just clicks. No response except for that click.
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Saturday, February 13th, 2010 AT 9:33 PM
Tiny
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The solenoid connects the battery to the starter when the key is put into the start position.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/30961_starter_2.jpg



Be sure the connections are clean and no corrosion present. While someone is holding the key in the crank position, someone else can tap on the starter with a hammer or similiar to jar it. That can flush out a starter going bad.
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Sunday, February 14th, 2010 AT 2:51 AM

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