I got a 2000 Mustang V6 have new plugs new wires new just...

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I got a 2000 Mustang V6 have new plugs new wires new just about damn everything and when I crank my car on start it idles up to about 1500 to 2000 RPM shakes and then I got idol out and it'll be fine until I take off and then that...

I got a 2000 Mustang V6 have new plugs new wires new just about damn everything and when I crank my car on start it idles up to about 1500 to 2000 RPM shakes and then I got idol out and it'll be fine until I take off and then that's a lot of shaking while I just replaced all the steering and [suspension](/topics-suspension-ford/) and struts and all that stuff and it's still doing it so it's got to be what Mechanic's Assistant: How often does the vibration occur, and when did you last have the tires balanced? It's doing it when it's sitting still now I can understand that when I'm driving and it's shaking that that could be what it is like I said I just had to replace the whole suspension and steering the only thing that's not new with the rack and pinion and the steering box about new control arms do ball joints Baba blah blah so that part I can understand but I don't understand when I crank it the high RPMs I can't find a vacuum leak that's what it is Mechanic's Assistant: What is the make/model of your '00 car? 00 mustang v6 Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your vehicle yourself? What have you tried so far? Yes I'm fixing it myself I don't have money to take it to a real mechanic I feel like I've tried everything I've replaced the PCV valve I have a new [exhaust](/topics-exhaust-ford/) I have I mean I've spent more money on this car it's ungodly and I still can't figure it out I'm thinking maybe it could be the canister or something I got a couple of hoes is there iffy I don't know if that's going to be it I also know that I have a leak and it looks like it's the where it goes from the radiator into the AC or it's got a red cap one of them Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? How can I tell if it's a torque converter hopefully it's not a [transmission](/topics-transmission-ford/) problem it ships really good it drives really good the motor sounds really good when it idles out

Answer 1

Your best bet would be to start by checking for vacuum leaks under the hood with the engine running (as long as it idles). A good visual inspection might reveal a simple/obvious vacuum leak causing these codes. Look near the throttle body and gasket, intake manifold and gasket, vacuum hoses and lines and even at, around and near the brake booster. Fix or replace anything that is leaking vacuum. Sometimes these are obvious once you pop the hood. If not, it may need to go to a shop to get the intake system smoked checked for vacuum leaks. This should be done by a professional technician at a reputable repair facility. A smoke machine makes it super easy to locate a small or hard to find vacuum leak. [Here is an example of a smoke machine that we use at the shop.](https://www.jbtools.com/redline-95-0003c-smoke-pro-total-tech-3c-with-easy-intake-leak-detector/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAqdP9BRDVARIsAGSZ8AkycuSs7fo7AHdouD3x__7_JTrxuZZRRyTh15KhzeAvTmLJhWtYvBEaArMMEALw_wcB) The harmonic balancer, [camshaft](/topics-camshaft-ford/) position sensor or a crack flywheel can all cause this vibration. However the idling issue that you're experiencing is most likely caused by the vacuum leak. I would strongly recommend that you use the smoke machine I mentioned above and smoke test the intake system for vacuum leaks. If you can get your hands on a smoke machine this would be your best bet. Otherwise you can have a shot to do this for you. This is by far the most easiest, efficient and safest way to check for vacuum leaks. If it turns out there are absolutely no vacuum leaks but the engine still idling incredibly high, I would strongly recommend to check and replace the throttle position sensor along with the idle air control valve or motor located on the side of the throttle body. Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to help you. I really appreciate your patience through this process. My goal is to provide you with excellent service. If you have follow-up questions on this same topic, please use the reply box below. To start a new conversation with me on a new topic, you can [request me here](//www.justanswer.com/car/expert-amedee/). Glad I can help. Please let me know if you have any further questions. Thanks and have a great day! Best Regards, Customer/p\>

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