1999 Lincoln Navigator goes dead

1999 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR
14,500 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JIMASYA
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when I let off the gas, stop at a light or sign, try and idle in the driveway, it goes dead. it will idle a little and then go dead.
Mar 15, 2009 at 1:43 PM
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https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/62217_CRC_Throttle_Body_18.jpg

You may have a vacuum leak, get a can of spray throttle body cleaner, spray the vac lines and maniflod area, when the idle changes, youve found the leak! You want the engine running and spray on the outside but do direct the stream onto the hoses, if it is a vacuum leak, the engine idle will change speed, then you have detected a leak, repair the vacuum leak and see how it runs! If that doesnt do it, you may need a new idle air control valve, it's bolted to the throttlebody.
Mar 15, 2009 at 1:57 PM