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IAT sensor wire colors
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IAT sensor wire colors
I have a 1996 F150 inline six. 5 speed. Im trying to put on a performance chip thing i got offline. It worked for my buddy so i figured id give it a shot. BUT the issue is that im not sure what wires to clip it on to. the install guide says to ID which wires on the MAF are the IAT wires and clip it on them. So basically im asking what color wires are the IAT wires? Out of all the research ive done i cant find anything on the color wires. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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I am not certain if the IAT is actually built into the MAF sensor itself. I was under the impression the IAT (or ACT as others call it) was mounted in the air box or perhaps on the air tube. I do not an EVTM for a 1996, so I am not able to look it up for you.
BTW..that link does not work...
BTW..that link does not work...
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Fixed the link. And I just checked the air box... The instructions that i got made it seem like it was built it if you have a MAF no matter what. BUT you were right its in the air box. Man do i feel stupid.....
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No reason to feel stupid, this is a place to learn. I was shooting into the shadows of darkness hoping to hit a target. Looks like my gamble worked. Now we both know where the IAT/ACT is located!
FWIW a lot of later model vehicles do have integrated MAF/IAT sensors, I was reasonably sure this vintage vehicle did not.
FWIW a lot of later model vehicles do have integrated MAF/IAT sensors, I was reasonably sure this vintage vehicle did not.
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What color are the wires to the MAF/IAT sensor that a performance chip hooks to on a 1994 Explorer. It has 4 wires running to it.
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My 1994 Explorer EVTM shows the IAT sensor is located on the intake manifold. Very similar to the F-series trucks.
You might want to try the dedicated Explorer forum if you find this information is incorrect: Explorer, Sport Trac, Mountaineer & Aviator - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
You might want to try the dedicated Explorer forum if you find this information is incorrect: Explorer, Sport Trac, Mountaineer & Aviator - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
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Hi everybody. I bought a 2012 F150 Ecoboost last year and I just purchased a performance chip that's suppose to increase horsepower as well as fuel economy. I have to hook it up to my IAT sensor but I can't seem to locate it. Can anybody help?
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Personally I think those chips are worthless. Electrically it advances the timing and tricks the PCM into dumping in more fuel. Do not fool around with the factory tune on a forced induction engine. You may be in for a wallet biopsy. You would be MUCH better off with a real custom tune.
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Personally I think those chips are worthless. Electrically it advances the timing and tricks the PCM into dumping in more fuel. Do not fool around with the factory tune on a forced induction engine. You may be in for a wallet biopsy. You would be MUCH better off with a real custom tune.
Personally I think those chips are worthless. Electrically it advances the timing and tricks the PCM into dumping in more fuel. Do not fool around with the factory tune on a forced induction engine. You may be in for a wallet biopsy. You would be MUCH better off with a real custom tune.
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