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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 02:00 PM
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Idle Problem ???
I am having an idle issue with my 1998 F-150, 4.8 & auto tranny. I have changed the idle air control valve. It helped a little bit. The truck dies when ever I turn hard left or right at idle. Any ideas? Thanks. Chief Mike.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Chief Mike
I am having an idle issue with my 1998 F-150, 4.6 & auto tranny. I have changed the idle air control valve. It helped a little bit. The truck dies when ever I turn hard left or right at idle. Any ideas? Thanks. Chief Mike.
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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Chief Mike
I am having an idle issue with my 1998 F-150, 4.8 & auto tranny. I have changed the idle air control valve. It helped a little bit. The truck dies when ever I turn hard left or right at idle. Any ideas? Thanks. Chief Mike.
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