'96 3.0 rough idle
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Laughing Gas
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From: The OC
'96 3.0 rough idle
My friend has a '96 3.0 with a rough idle. The CEL was also on and blinked under driving conditions. She took it to the dealer and payed way too much to hear she needed plugs, plug wires, and 02 sensors. Those items have been replaced, and I am told it still idles rough. Battery was disconnected to reset computer and CEL went away for now, but I don't think she has driven it since parts replacement. I told her to drive it and possibly get new codes.
My question is should we clean some intake parts? IAC? Should I use carb cleaner? I read about those items in the forums but I have never had a reason to do it on my Fords.
My question is should we clean some intake parts? IAC? Should I use carb cleaner? I read about those items in the forums but I have never had a reason to do it on my Fords.
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please read and post codes
IAC piston contamination by intake air dust and debris common idle problem
carb cleaner can work....Ford says that IAC is not cleanable, replace only...many on forum have success cleaning....
also remove and soak clean MAF...
how much did dealer charge for plugs, wires and O2's? $800?
IAC piston contamination by intake air dust and debris common idle problem
carb cleaner can work....Ford says that IAC is not cleanable, replace only...many on forum have success cleaning....
also remove and soak clean MAF...
how much did dealer charge for plugs, wires and O2's? $800?
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Laughing Gas
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From: The OC
Her son-in-law's friend did the parts replacement for over $400 (ouch). I would have done it for beer and a BBQ, but that is what I do for friends. I think the dealer did want about $800.
I will know later today if it was taken to Autozone for codes, and will post results when I get them.
I will know later today if it was taken to Autozone for codes, and will post results when I get them.
