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Not idleing well, need some help.

nick777

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1996 xlt
so i have a 1996 ford explorer, v6, completely stock. Upon cold startup it starts up and idles great, but upon starting it while its warm it has a problem with the idle and sometimes dies if i do not give it gas. Once driving it for a little ways the the idle becomes fine. Already did a little tune about 3000 miles ago which included spark plugs and air filter. Any ideas as to why it would have a bad idle and sometimes die upon starting it while its warm?

thanks for any help
 






The IAC (idle air control) solenoid. If you search on "IAC" you will find tons of info. They are a common failure item, and mine failed in the same way you describe above.
 






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