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	 2001 Mercury Cougar 2.5L Poor Idle Quality 
		
		Vehicle came in with noise in air filter box at just off of idle. Pinched hose from intake snorkle to IAC, noise went away. Cleaned IAC passages and IAC. No change. During compression test, all cylinders looked normal except for #3. Compression would go to 145... 
                        
                            FIX posted 7/25/2008
                             
                 
                            
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| VIN | 1ZWFT61L71 | 
| Engine | 2.5 L / 6 cyl / GAS | 
| Trans | 4-speed Automatic (Electronic) | 
| Delivery | FI / SEFI | 
| Emissions | OBD-II Compliant | 
| Symptoms | Poor Idle Quality | 
| Occurs | Intermittently, Just Off Idle | 
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                2001 Mercury Cougar
| VIN | 1ZWFT61L71 | 
| Engine | 2.5 L / 6 cyl / GAS | 
| Trans | 4-speed Automatic (Electronic) | 
| Delivery | FI / SEFI | 
| Emissions | OBD-II Compliant | 
| Symptoms | Poor Idle Quality | 
| Occurs | Intermittently, Just Off Idle | 
                            
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