Hi all,
Have a 96 F150 5.0 5 spd. I notice when I push the clutch in that the RPMs seem to hold at about 1000-1100 rpm for a second, like some kind of "assist" for shifting, but it kind of annoys me, is this actually a "feature" or is something wrong? Any way to disable it?
Thanks!

 

I think the rpm should fall back down to idle rpm and not hold that high.
Maybe somebody else will chime in.

 

I had a '91 6-cyl/5-speed that would hang RPM for a long time between gears. The thing that finally fixed it involved the throttle position sensor. The computer wanted a less than .85 volt input from the TPS in order or recognize "closed throttle". It was above that, so it thought it was "part throttle" all the time, and wouldn't drop RPM for 20 seconds or so.

Hope this helps.

Later,
Mike.

 

Check IAC, throttle body, and TPS for proper functioning, voltages, cleanliness.

 

Thanks guys, I will check my TPS and other sensors! I should mention I have a leaky clutch slave as well, maybe that has something to do with it?

 

Nope.

Mike.

 

Thanks again, time to learn how to use that multimeter I guess... \

 

Do you know how to "back-probe"?

 

Can't say I do...

 

It ain't hard. Basically, you stick the multimeter probe (or a paperclip, if it fits better) into the back of the plug, along the wire until you touch the terminal. There are 3 wires on the TPS plug. They are ground, power, and signal. Signal will be 5 Volts, and the signal changes with throttle opening. So, probe the signal and ground with the engine off, key on. You'll want the closed throttle to be at about .75, and wide open throttle close to 5. The voltage should increase smoothly.

 

What setting should my multimeter be set at?
I bought one but I seriously have no idea how to use it...

 

DC Volts, 20 volt scale, most likely. Try to find a video on youtube about how to use a multimeter. It will keep you from blowing stuff up.

 

I seem to remember the instruction booklet being pretty useless... I'll try to get some knowledge! Thanks for all your help!