1997 Lincoln Town Car Won't Idle

LINCOLN TOWN CAR
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CARPETWEB
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i have a 1997 lincoln t.c. with 109,000 miles...sometimes in the morning it will not idle. if you take your foot off the accelerator it will die...
any ideas
thanks
Dec 4, 2006 at 6:22 AM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

Here is a tutorial for you to view on idle air control valve replacement:

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

I've attached below picture steps and the location for replacement on your car. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
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May 5, 2021 at 6:19 AM

Suggested Repair

Replace the idle air control (idle speed control) valve, using the location and replacement steps provided.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1997 Lincoln Town Car with 109,000 miles reports that it sometimes will not idle in the morning and dies when the accelerator is released. The expert recommends replacing the idle air control valve and provides replacement guidance and location information.

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