2004 Ford Taurus Doesn't want to idle

95,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BRADROUTH
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Whwn I start the car it will die unless I hold down the accelerator. A friend told me it could be the Throttle Positioning Sencer? What is that and does that sound possible?
Sep 17, 2008 at 7:00 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Inspect and test the idle air control motor/valve, MAF/MAP/TPS sensors-
Sep 17, 2008 at 7:30 AM
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