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loose computer plug
i found that the computer plug bolt thats in the center of the plug was loose i was wandering if that would cause a problem with idle because thats the only time it has a problem. 92 f150 5.0 e4od
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Computer plug bolt? Are you speaking of the bolt that holds the plastic shield onto the electrical harness on your computer? If thats the bolt, it has no effect on the way the engine runs... I hope you're speaking of another bolt, please me more specific.
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So then the bolt I was speaking of is the one you are talking about? If so, just make sure it's tight so your computer harness can't rattle out of the socket. Its highly unlikely if not impossible for this to cause erratic idle.
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I would imagine that if the harness was coming loose it would be causing much more serious problems than an erratic idle... Such as uhh, NOT RUNNING! 
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Originally Posted by Skandocious
Computer plug bolt? Are you speaking of the bolt that holds the plastic shield onto the electrical harness on your computer? If thats the bolt, it has no effect on the way the engine runs... I hope you're speaking of another bolt, please me more specific.
If the pins begin to loose connectivity then all kinds of problems can occur.
