Phrostyurl from MI Chapter needs some stang help

Hey guys, I received and email from Jessica (Phrostygurl) from the MI chapter wondering if anyone has any ideas as to what is going on with her stang.

Jessica wrote:
I am having some stang issues, i dont know if it is the starter or my knn filter but i stalls when starting sometimes do you know anyone in this area that might be able to help me out
any suggestions ?? i gotta get her in top shape we got alot of rides coming up

Something simple to try out - just unplug the battery for like 10-15 to reset things and then try again. I had that problem when I took out my out intake for the stock one. Car stalled several times when I put the clutch in going down the road, but the battery tricked worked for me. Just a thought....

Might have something to do with the intake....

If she shows up on Saturday we will take a look at it for her. I'm guessing a dirty IAC ( Idle Air Control)

IAC, TPS or a Vacuum leak. Ask her if it diesels...

I will be there on saturday thanks for the advice and help see yall tomorrow

Jess :*woohoo*:

phrostygurl wrote:I will be there on saturday thanks for the advice and help see yall tomorrow

Jess :*woohoo*:

We can't help you if you don't show up!

Sorry got called into work at the last minute :%worthy%:

phrostygurl wrote:Sorry got called into work at the last minute :%worthy%:

OK, we'll let you go this time! Your car still giving you troubles?

yes, i also spent sunday cleaning the KNN thinking maybe that was it, nope, it dies after the 1st start up just about everytime. It is driving me crazy :*bonk(:

Its not your K&N

Try un hooking the battery for 20 minutes like another member sugested. This will reset your computer and mabey solve your problem once it re learns to idle

If not your IAC could be dirty and take it to your Ford dealer and have them do a BG intake and fuel system cleaning. I did that to my F150 and it works amazing...

sounds like we might need a michigan tech day!

EyeCandy4U wrote:sounds like we might need a michigan tech day!

Maybe so!

OK i unhooked the battery and still having the issue, i am thinking it has to do with the fuel injection

Ok well I think Brian fixed the issue, but now we have a new issue very very strange noise coming from the front end high pitch humming noise not all the time just once in a while, so weird

I guess we'll have to check that one next! Anyone have any ideas here? Wheel bearing maybe? I'd have to hear it in person.

Does it sound like you are flyn a plane??? My fiance's car makes a humming noise that sounds like that and its the wheel bearings!! If that helps??!!

It makes it when I let off the gas it is a noise that is one of those you just have to hear, my lights etc... dim and flicker when it does it also.

bearing is going out on your alternator or your belt is slipping (either due to a bad belt or bad tensioner)

Thats what I was gonna suggest!!! Belts are cheap... try to replace your belt first.... and see how tight/ loose it is!!!! If you go to autozone... they might be able to do some test on your alt!!! They did on mine when I couldnt figure out why it wouldnt hold a charge!!

THANKS, the belts are all real tight, ill take it there and see if the can help this stang girl in distress

Definitely something to do with the pulleys up there, otherwise I don't know why the lights would dim.

The pony is in the shop, she died today in front of Grand Ledge Ford ( of corse) so while I was cussing and screaming I did get to check out the stangs, and got the "itch" for a new one but resting since I just bought a new house.
So the mystery will be solved and I will post the answer when I found out, thank you for all of your help

Mystery solved, it was the Idal Air Control so they replaced it, however here is where the NEXT mystery begins, they put it on the computer and the Stang thinks it's a windstar, they reprogrammed it back to factory settings and it still thinks it's a windstar, any suggestions ? will this harm it ? GLFord is clueless also.

That whole Windstar thing is fishy! I doubt your car would even run with a Windstar ECM/PCM. I guessing there banking on you being a female and are trying to scare you into buying a new ECM/PCM. If your car is running fine it will be ok. And one of us can look at your car next time we see you.
And I love being right I told you it was your IAC :^drunk^: