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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 11:48 AM
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engine idles wierd

First time posting. I have a '94 F-150 4x4 302. When i start it, it idles way down almost choking off. Then it will idle way up and back down again until almost choking. It will do this a few times until either cutting off or staying idled up really high. I've tried new plugs, wires, dist. cap, fuel filter, MAF, pcv valve. Even thought it might be a vacuum leak but can't find one. Any help on this matter would be much appreciated.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 12:03 PM
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take the IAC valve off and clean the carbon off of it I know that has been a problem for me in the past.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 12:05 PM
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thanks vochy i'll give it a try
 

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Old Jul 27, 2005 | 01:26 PM
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that worked vochy thanx!
 
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Old Jul 28, 2005 | 11:18 AM
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anything to help a fellow ford truck man, also if you can spray the intake with FI cleaner with the engine running about 3-4 times a year to help prevent this in the future. (since you have a MAF sensor follow the direction on the can) I do not recomend using Carb clearner, make sure it is FI/Carb, stright carb will eat at protective coating i've been told.
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Old Jul 28, 2005 | 01:09 PM
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Thanx for the great info vochy. Its greatly needed.
 
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