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Engine idle surges up and down when stopping at lights

Larrysr1957
Explorer
Explorer
I have a 97 ford 460 that has an idle surge and sometimes stalls when stoppingat traffic signals or signs. The mechanics has replaced the throttle positioning sensor and the idle air control and cleaned the fuel system. The idle rpm's still surges.there are no codes. Any help is appreciated
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opnspaces
Navigator II
Navigator II
Does the surge happen more often when coming off the highway to a stop?
I have seen issues with cars in the past where the EGR valve sticks partially open and the engine runs rough or stalls after cruising down the highway.

If your engine has an EGR valve and if it's accessible try this. When you come to a stop and the surge is happening, pop the hood and tap on the top of the EGR valve with something heavy like a small hammer or a big wrench. If the there is no change then the EGR is probably not at fault. But if the surge stops then get the EGR valve looked at or replaced.
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Larrysr1957
Explorer
Explorer
Fuel pressure has been check and is good. IAC has been replaced. It happens with the a/c on and off. The surge occurs a lot engine stalls occasionally
Sorry to answer all questions at once but I don't know how to answer questions individually

ScottG
Nomad
Nomad
IAC valve.

Krusty
Nomad II
Nomad II
Does the surge occur all the time at idle, or just occasionally? Otherwise does it run normally? Does it matter if the air conditioning is turned on or off?
Krusty
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Krusty
Nomad II
Nomad II
Heisenberg wrote:
The item on the end of the fuel rail. The name escapes me. Help me folks.

Fuel pressure regulator?
Krusty
92 F-250 4x4 460 5spd 4.10LS Prodigy
97 Rustler RT190
EU2000i
Garmin

Heisenberg
Explorer
Explorer
The item on the end of the fuel rail. The name escapes me. Help me folks.
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