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Old Jun 18, 2021 | 08:06 PM
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Problems under light acceleration

14', 5.0L, 199K
When lightly pushing on the accelerator the engine is slow to react than the truck lunges forward, same thing happens when the AC compressor engages. With the AC off pushing lightly on the accelerator and then letting off the engine dies. With the transmission in reverse and backing up a very slight incline under no acceleration the engine lopes as long as the truck is moving. This problem showed itself a few months ago on occasion but last weekend I disconnected the battery cable for an hour to clean the terminal, after reconnecting the issues started all at once. Anyone know what is wrong with my truck?
 
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Old Jun 18, 2021 | 11:06 PM
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Have you checked for engine codes? Has the throttle body and idle air control valve ever been cleaned?
 
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Old Jun 19, 2021 | 09:07 AM
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I took the truck to the dealer I bought it from and they corrected a multitude of codes including a bad fuel pump but the problems persist. Where is the idle control valve and can I clean it or does throttle body need to be dissembled?
 
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Old Jun 19, 2021 | 10:23 AM
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There is no idle control valve. They did away with that over a decade ago.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2021 | 04:13 PM
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Routine maintenance, inexpensive s...
  • Check the throttle body for coking and clean if necessary.
  • Clean the MAF sensor.
  • Check the air filter and replace if warranted.
  • What's the condition of fuse # 27 in the BJB (Battery Junction Box)?
  • When was the last time that the PCV valve was replaced?
  • Run a few tanks of fuel with Techron added.
  • When was the last time the spark plugs were changed?
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Old Jun 19, 2021 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by RLXXI
There is no idle control valve. They did away with that over a decade ago.
Sorry for that, kind of threw that in there with the throttle body clean; got my years mixed.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2021 | 10:22 PM
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Spark plugs and filter were replaced within the last 200 miles. I'll check the fuse and service the other items on your list where is the PCV valve?
 
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Old Jun 21, 2021 | 09:21 AM
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A little while back I was having the same issues, some lunging, but especially the reversing into my slight incline laneway. Lots of low idle stalls. I unplugged the BMS connector from the negative terminal and haven't had any of these problems since.
 
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Bronc1... where is the PCV valve?
Front, RH (passenger) side of the valve cover.



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Old Jun 28, 2021 | 09:32 PM
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I replaced the PC valve and put a bottle of Techron in the fuel now the truck runs much better. It hasn't died or even hesitated on take-off. I'm now running a second bottle through the fuel. Thanks for all of the inputs.
 
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