low idle

roush06 · October 23rd, 2007, 10:55 AM

so heres the situation...when i am coming to a rest with my foot on the clutch the rpm's drop to 300-500 and the car wants to stall out.

the car had already stalled out when i was goin about 15 mph. i was going about 35 mph in 3rd gear depressed the clutch and started to brake by the time i slowed down to 15 mph the car was off.

any ideas on why this is happening???

and after the car sits for about 5 seconds or so the idle returns to about 800-900 or so

HMUSN · October 23rd, 2007, 10:56 AM

Throttle Position Sensor.

TheUNZippee! · October 23rd, 2007, 11:03 AM

Bipolar Mustang.

Are you on the factory tune, roush?

gw604z2jnpps · October 23rd, 2007, 11:08 AM

A common idle related problem is attributed to a dirty throttle body. Cleaning it is a fairly straightforward process and is a good place to start.

1FastFox · October 23rd, 2007, 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by gw604z2jnpps8t6jnm0lk73mv

A common idle related problem is attributed to a dirty throttle body. Cleaning it is a fairly straightforward process and is a good place to start.

A dirty thorttle body would more likely be related to throttle stickage not poor idle ( unless there was enought to jam the plate closed or cracked, but then it would be an issue with a raised idle level not the car dying ) and I doubt he has the miles on it yet to accumlate enought "crap" on his butterfly to have an issue with this... I would have to agree with the throttle position sensor... Also the tune hes running would be helpfull.
And I assume that he has the factory throttle body...

TheUNZippee! · October 23rd, 2007, 11:34 AM

:homo

Regency 2007 · October 23rd, 2007, 12:30 PM

Probly in the tune of your car, mine will do this sometimes but it will never die

roush06 · October 23rd, 2007, 04:17 PM

im runnin the factory tune and haven't had this problem before the other night

1FastFox · October 23rd, 2007, 04:31 PM

Then I would be leaning towards you TPS. How many miles are on your car? Did you try to do that mod that takes the dead space out of your pedal? or do any mods to the throttlebody, or anything along those lines?

roush06 · October 23rd, 2007, 04:37 PM

30,000 on the car....no i didn't try to take the dead space out...although i was tempted

there was a roush cai on it when i got it and i changed the axle backs...neither of which should effect it

1FastFox · October 23rd, 2007, 04:45 PM

I think I would definitally be led to believe your TPS was going out... Find somewhere that has one in stock and buy it and see if that fixes it, if it doesnt then package it back up and return it... It should be a simple R&R on the TPS...

HMUSN · October 23rd, 2007, 04:52 PM

I Highly doubt there is a return policy on electrical parts.

but at least they are cheap and if it's not the issue you can save it for when your tps does go out.

roush06 · October 23rd, 2007, 05:50 PM

Originally Posted by 1FastFox

I think I would definitally be led to believe your TPS was going out... Find somewhere that has one in stock and buy it and see if that fixes it, if it doesnt then package it back up and return it... It should be a simple R&R on the TPS...

thanks i'll let you guys know how it turns out after i replace the TPS...im gonna cross my fingers on this one...

kkdoughboy · October 23rd, 2007, 06:57 PM

HMUSN, Do you have the whole video of your avatar? Holy hell that chick in the nurse outfit is sexy!

psycho bob · October 23rd, 2007, 08:37 PM

um only 30k...............do you not remember you have a warranty. why would you pay for something if you don't have to

HMUSN · October 23rd, 2007, 08:44 PM

Originally Posted by kkdoughboy

HMUSN, Do you have the whole video of your avatar? Holy hell that chick in the nurse outfit is sexy!

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

kkdoughboy · October 23rd, 2007, 11:03 PM

Sorry to go off post but holy S. I cant believe that shit was on TV! I thought it was a porn for sure. Damn that honey is hot. Oh yeah, the low idle thing sucks man.

kkdoughboy · October 23rd, 2007, 11:04 PM

That black guy must've been sporting major wood with that chick on him like that

roush06 · October 23rd, 2007, 11:23 PM

Originally Posted by psycho bob

um only 30k...............do you not remember you have a warranty. why would you pay for something if you don't have to

good lookin out....first new car...i forget about these things....im gonna take it to the dealer the next chance i get...bein at college doesn't leave much opportunity for free time....and yes that shit is hot

Bhblondguy · October 24th, 2007, 01:31 AM

hey man mine does the same thing sometimes?? I don't know it's been like this for awhile. I'll go into my tuner and mess with the idle setting and it will usually fix it for awhile but then...back to low idle. I don't really know what to say..

October 23rd, 2007, 10:55 AM	#1
roush06 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 122 iTrader: 0 reviews	low idle so heres the situation...when i am coming to a rest with my foot on the clutch the rpm's drop to 300-500 and the car wants to stall out. the car had already stalled out when i was goin about 15 mph. i was going about 35 mph in 3rd gear depressed the clutch and started to brake by the time i slowed down to 15 mph the car was off. any ideas on why this is happening??? and after the car sits for about 5 seconds or so the idle returns to about 800-900 or so __________________ 06 Mustang GT Black 5speed Every Heartbeat Stops...The Legend Lives......

October 23rd, 2007, 10:56 AM	#2
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,049 iTrader: 11 reviews	Throttle Position Sensor. __________________

October 23rd, 2007, 04:17 PM	#8
roush06 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 122 iTrader: 0 reviews	im runnin the factory tune and haven't had this problem before the other night __________________ 06 Mustang GT Black 5speed Every Heartbeat Stops...The Legend Lives......

October 23rd, 2007, 04:31 PM	#9
1FastFox Skirt Chasing Phallus Phondler Kit Car/Ducati/Explorer Nike Fast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 10,476 iTrader: 4 reviews	Then I would be leaning towards you TPS. How many miles are on your car? Did you try to do that mod that takes the dead space out of your pedal? or do any mods to the throttlebody, or anything along those lines? __________________ QUOTE OF THE DAY (5/24/12): “I not only use all the brains that I have, but all I can borrow.” -- Woodrow Wilson

October 23rd, 2007, 04:37 PM	#10
roush06 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 122 iTrader: 0 reviews	30,000 on the car....no i didn't try to take the dead space out...although i was tempted there was a roush cai on it when i got it and i changed the axle backs...neither of which should effect it __________________ 06 Mustang GT Black 5speed Every Heartbeat Stops...The Legend Lives......

October 23rd, 2007, 11:08 AM	#4
gw604z2jnpps Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 39 iTrader: 0 reviews	A common idle related problem is attributed to a dirty throttle body. Cleaning it is a fairly straightforward process and is a good place to start.

October 23rd, 2007, 12:30 PM	#7
Regency 2007 Hardcore Enthusiast F-150 FX4 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Memphrica Posts: 1,144 iTrader: 0 reviews	Probly in the tune of your car, mine will do this sometimes but it will never die

October 23rd, 2007, 04:45 PM	#11
1FastFox Skirt Chasing Phallus Phondler Kit Car/Ducati/Explorer Nike Fast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 10,476 iTrader: 4 reviews	I think I would definitally be led to believe your TPS was going out... Find somewhere that has one in stock and buy it and see if that fixes it, if it doesnt then package it back up and return it... It should be a simple R&R on the TPS... __________________ QUOTE OF THE DAY (5/24/12): “I not only use all the brains that I have, but all I can borrow.” -- Woodrow Wilson

October 23rd, 2007, 04:52 PM	#12
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,049 iTrader: 11 reviews	I Highly doubt there is a return policy on electrical parts. but at least they are cheap and if it's not the issue you can save it for when your tps does go out. __________________

October 23rd, 2007, 06:57 PM	#14
kkdoughboy Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 68 iTrader: 0 reviews	HMUSN, Do you have the whole video of your avatar? Holy hell that chick in the nurse outfit is sexy!

October 23rd, 2007, 11:03 PM	#17
kkdoughboy Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 68 iTrader: 0 reviews	Sorry to go off post but holy S. I cant believe that shit was on TV! I thought it was a porn for sure. Damn that honey is hot. Oh yeah, the low idle thing sucks man.

October 23rd, 2007, 11:04 PM	#18
kkdoughboy Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 68 iTrader: 0 reviews	That black guy must've been sporting major wood with that chick on him like that

October 24th, 2007, 01:31 AM	#20
Bhblondguy Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Mustang GT 12.00@114.82 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Baytown, Tx. Posts: 1,234 iTrader: 0 reviews	hey man mine does the same thing sometimes?? I don't know it's been like this for awhile. I'll go into my tuner and mess with the idle setting and it will usually fix it for awhile but then...back to low idle. I don't really know what to say..

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