stalling at idle

1998 MERCURY SABLE
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VASYSD12
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Engine Performance problem 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 90000 miles

I have a 98 mercury sable and i bought it awhile ago and it has ran perfect with no problems then one day on my way to work it stalled at a stop light. The engine light has been on ever since. I replaced spark plugs and still have this problem. When engine comes to operating temp it will stall at idle if at idle for more than 30 seconds. What may my problem be?
Dec 9, 2008 at 6:55 AM
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Hello,

It sounds like you need to service the throttle actuator. Here is a guide to help you get the job done.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-throttle-body-works

Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken

Feb 17, 2018 at 2:25 PM
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MT666
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Thanks for the guide it helped. No more stalling thanks! I love this site.
Feb 17, 2018 at 2:25 PM
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