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Old May 9, 2023 | 12:02 AM
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If you cannot adjust the idle down with the IAC disconnected then you are still fighting a vacuum leak or the throttle body is worn out.
Could the IAC be sticking open?

that's a big air leak...

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Old May 9, 2023 | 06:39 AM
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That is a good thought.
 
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Old May 14, 2023 | 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by TobyB
Could the IAC be sticking open?

that's a big air leak...

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Hmm maybe but I do watch the percentages so it is working usually settles at 16 percent, but how would I test that its leaking ( assuming internally) as i have checked with propane ect

Also idle is now only about 200 rpm high which is a good improvement
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Old May 15, 2023 | 07:07 PM
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The main problem for the IAC is crud stopping it from closing. This shouldn't be a problem on a new unit.

I would have to check but I think I have a rebuilt 4.9 throttle body in storage if you think that what you have is just worn out.

What kind of idle were you able to achieve with the IAC disconnected?
 
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Old May 15, 2023 | 08:36 PM
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Idle still does not change with the iac plugged in or not so currently idles around 802-830 also noticed my tps voltage is not in spec closed is.075v wot is 4.64v.
 
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Old May 15, 2023 | 08:53 PM
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Are you doing these test while the engine is at running temp, if it is not going into closed loop, than the IAC plugged or unplugged will make no difference.
 
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Old May 15, 2023 | 09:24 PM
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Well finally solved the problem, turns out it was the new iac valve. On a whim put the original back on to see if the iac percentage changes and wham perfect idle ,runs like crap when I unplug exactly like it should. So I now idle at 700 rpm at operating temp . Thankyou for all the help I can only assume that in the beginning there was a vacuum leak and once I repaired that I was chasing my tail due to bad brand new iac
 
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Old May 15, 2023 | 11:01 PM
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Glad you got it figured out!!!!
And this is exactly why we tell so many people to not just throw $$$$ at parts they THINK might solve the problems. Today's replacement parts are not nearly as well built or QCd as in the good old days.
I had to learn this the hard way, but at least I did it with Junk Yard Parts, so it didn't hurt too badly.

 
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