Starts but have to press accelerator to keep it running

Tiny
R-NOLD GURNOTE
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  • 2008 FORD EVEREST
  • 2.5L
  • 4 CYL
  • TURBO
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 131,674 MILES
When I take my foot off the gas it will shut down. If I don't step the accelerator it will not properly start totally it only cranks.
Thursday, December 19th, 2019 AT 6:46 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

First, this vehicle isn't offered in the US, so my technical information is very limited. However, based on your description, it sounds like there is an issue with a component called an idle air control valve. If it is not allowing air to bypass the throttle plate at idle, the engine won't idle or start.

Take a look through these two links. They describe how to service one as well as replacement.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/idle-air-control-valve-service

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-idle-speed-control-motor-iac

Let me know if that helps.

Take care,
Joe
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Friday, December 20th, 2019 AT 8:32 PM

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