Stalling out
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Stalling out
A new problem.....when the a/c is on and my '03 Escape is at low revs, the engine stalls out even if the engine is warm, which is a bit alarming in rush-hour traffic!
Anyone got any ideas?
Anyone got any ideas?
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From: Duff, Tn.
IAC is one of the easiest things to clean, I had to clean mine 2 times in about three weeks. You need a 5/16 socket and ratchet with extension. 2 bolts, unplug and clean with brakekleen, carb cleaner, might need to get some q-tips and put back together. It's worth a shot It made our '02 not idle and i had to drive it 25 miles to work like that, cleaned then presto. Good Luck JOE
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Take some throttle body / carb cleaner spray ( make sure it states that it's safe for O2 sensors ) and clean and wipe around the butterfly valve ( both sides ) at the openining of the air ram mainfold. This is located where the large hose comes from the air cleaner up to the air ram manifold. I would do this when the engine is cool. Varnish and a gummy gunk builds up in this area and causes performance problems. Hope this helps.
Ronny
2002 Ford Ranger
2002 ford F250 Diesel Super Cab
1998 Ford Explorer
2008 Ford Escape
Ronny
2002 Ford Ranger
2002 ford F250 Diesel Super Cab
1998 Ford Explorer
2008 Ford Escape
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Take some throttle body / carb cleaner spray ( make sure it states that it's safe for O2 sensors ) and clean and wipe around the butterfly valve ( both sides ) at the openining of the air ram mainfold. This is located where the large hose comes from the air cleaner up to the air ram manifold. I would do this when the engine is cool. Varnish and a gummy gunk builds up in this area and causes performance problems. Hope this helps.
Ronny
2002 Ford Ranger
2002 Ford F250 Diesel Super Cab
1998 Ford Explorer
2008 Ford Escape
Ronny
2002 Ford Ranger
2002 Ford F250 Diesel Super Cab
1998 Ford Explorer
2008 Ford Escape
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The IAC is the Idle Air Control device and its very easy to replace. Cleaning is usually a temporary fix. Buy a new one, pop the hood, and you will see where the old one is. They get carbon in them and it messes up the idle air flow.
