Low idle bubbling noise and does it while driving if stop at a stop sign.
Jul 7, 2023 at 11:13 PM
Low idle and random shutting off while driving?
2003 FORD EXPLORER
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It sounds like the IAC valve needs to be replaced, but we should check it for vacuum leaks as well. Here is a guide to help with the vacuum leak. Please use this guide when the engine is cold only:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge
and this guide may help as well:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle
If the check engine light is on, we need to run the codes.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing
Check out the images (below). Please let us know what you find.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge
and this guide may help as well:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle
If the check engine light is on, we need to run the codes.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing
Check out the images (below). Please let us know what you find.
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Jul 8, 2023 at 12:30 PM
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