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Old Sep 19, 2002 | 08:18 AM
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where is my IAC located???

I have a 1996 F-150 (302 CI)

Someone please tell me where my IAC valve (idle air control) is located. I have 95,000 miles on it and I think it might be original. I think I read it is cleanable (i.e. as preventative maintenance in this case)? If so, with what. Please advise.

Also same questions on the MAP sensor

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Old Sep 19, 2002 | 03:24 PM
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where is my IAC located???

The IAC is the valve on the driver's side of the throttle body. It can be unbolted from the throttle body. I use throttle body cleaner and a set of small brushes to clean it. Make sure all the carbon is gone.

You don't have a MAP sensor, all 1996 F-150s have mass air.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2002 | 05:22 PM
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Old Sep 19, 2002 | 05:31 PM
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where is my IAC located???

Is this the deal strapped onto the air intake plenum on the driver side, front?

What other component(s) regulate my truck's idle?


 
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Old Sep 19, 2002 | 05:49 PM
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I'm not sure I know what your talking about...

The IAC is aluminum colored and mounted directly on the throttle body. You'll have to remove that black plastic cover from the top to get a good view.

Have you checked for error codes?


 
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Old Oct 3, 2002 | 12:31 PM
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I 'm all squared away. Thanks!
 
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Old Oct 7, 2002 | 01:54 AM
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>You don't have a MAP sensor, all 1996 F-150s have mass air.


You shure about that?
My buddy has a 1996 F-150, Speed Density 302.




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