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Jul 2, 2004 | 05:59 PM

kfnpemai

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Low Vacuum

Have a 98 4.6 L. with 55K on it. Engine seams to be cycling at idle, so I checked vacuum. It maxes out at 16-17". Checked all over for vacuum leaks and could not find any. Checked with a hose and couldn't hear any. Isn't this too low and any ideas what to look at next.
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Kevin

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Jul 3, 2004 | 07:24 PM

LxMan1

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Sounds like you may have a sticking IAC. This will cause the idle to fluctuate. I have never checked the vacuum on my 5.4L so I don't know what they run.

Jul 3, 2004 | 11:40 PM

High_Horse

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actually 17" is normal, not sure on the 4.6, but the sensor just after the airfilter in the plastic bell, if it is bad or not setting inplace, can cause a miss or rough idle also.

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