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Asked: Feb 04, 2008 - 06:41 PM

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lostsoul6447

my 96 f150 wont idle...it fires and runs when given gas but dies when you let off the gas any ideas?

my '96 f150 starts and runs when you give it gas but dies when you let off...it wont idle on its own

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viper_25_us

Date: Feb 04, 2008
Time: 10:19 PM

sounds like you have a problem with the TPS(throttle positioning sensor)try to reset it.put the gas pedal to the floor turn the key to the on position,dont turn it ove hold it for 10 seconds then turn the key off let your foot off the gas and try it...

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