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Old 02-21-2010, 11:42 AM
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changed tps (twice), iac (twice), fpr, intake gasket (twice), checked for vac leaks (with carb cleaner), cleaned throttle body (new gasket again), o2 sensors, dist cap, button, ignition coil, wires, plugs, maf cleaned, seafoam (oil, gas, intake). still idles high when pulled outta gear, surges occasionally, settles down as i come to a stop then runs like a sewing machine, coudlnt be better. also at speed in gear has the cruise control effect. PLEASE HELP. Losing my patience.
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Let me just use my psychic abilities to determine which engine you have, the year and the codes you have...
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Originally Posted by Just call me Sean
Let me just use my psychic abilities to determine which engine you have, the year and the codes you have...



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You changed the button? I thought they came with zippers?
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what year what engine
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oh yeah, just tryin to see if there was someone special out there. 96 5.0. 5 speed. not showin any codes. i.e. no check engine and none on a diag. also just put on all new vac hoses.
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Originally Posted by Just call me Sean
Let me just use my psychic abilities to determine which engine you have, the year and the codes you have...
You have learned well weedhopper!
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Originally Posted by johnnyrocket
oh yeah, just tryin to see if there was someone special out there. 96 5.0. 5 speed. not showin any codes. i.e. no check engine and none on a diag. also just put on all new vac hoses.
Someone "special" out there? Sure your on the right Forum?
Well, we're all pretty special if you ask our Mom's! Anyway, I thing rocket man speak with forked tongue with talk of no codes!!! Confusious say: Man who pull many rabbit out of hat, walk around wearing stinky hat! Want to learn something about patience?......................................... .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .......<-Joke-<<

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Ok, check to see if your throttle cable is binding. (Even that should result in codes) Ever disconnect the IAC at warm idle and see if the idle crashes? (as it should) The IAC itself will not present a code, because it is a solenoid valve, not a sensor.

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pull neg off everytime im under the hood. checked the throttle cable and lubed it. doesnt appear to bind. throttle resets back to the screw. gonna go test it again tomm for codes. would a comp read diff codes than swithc the ignition and counting?


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