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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 01:46 AM
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High Idle

'93 f150 5.0, i have a consistent high idle. around 2000 rpm. its not throwing any codes. throttle cable is not adjusted. new airfilter, no plugs any where/can't find any leaks. any ideas guys
 
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 06:57 AM
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Well, start w/ adjusting the throttle cable then?

Either there has to be a vac leak or your IAC valve has gone bad. Unplug the IAC w/ the truck idling- if the engine starts stumbling or dies, it's good.

Are you positive you checked everything in the vac system? Not just lines, but reservoirs too- your servo may be vac powered as well.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 07:57 AM
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What he said.... The most common causes of a consistent high idle is the IAC and vacuum leaks.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 07:17 PM
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alright guys thanks for the tips, i'll double check everything and try that IAC test. I'll let ya know what happens
 
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 07:27 PM
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Could also be a bad TPS.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 08:10 PM
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Check the voltage on your TPS. At idle with throttle closed it should be just under 1 volt. If it's a little high, the TPS has a little wiggle room due to the sloppy screw holes in the sensor housing, so you can "adjust" it down.
 
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