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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 11:21 AM
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Will not idle

Hi guys, I really need some help here.

Yesterday, suddenly my truck began to surge, idle cut out. Would not stay running. I nursed it home. Check engine light came on but would go out if I put tranny in neutral and revved engine above 2500 rpm.

Pulled the following codes: 122,112,128,327,328. I will check all vacum lines for sure. Other than that I am at a loss where to start. any help would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 10:09 PM
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Anybody?!!
 
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 07:16 AM
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I am not an expert but here goes. Codes say you have a Throttle Position Sensor fault, a Intake Air Temp sensor fault and a bunch of Exhaust Gas Recirculation valve faults. However it sounds to me like a big vacuum leak or a EGR valve stuck open. Maybe some of the EFI experts will chime in soon.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 10:59 AM
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thank you Lazy K, I found a picture/graph of the involved sensors and how they connect to each other. I am trying to pinpoint the common denominator. I don't know how to attach the picture to this post!

Thanks again!
 
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 11:30 AM
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Yeah my thought is you may have a wiring issue with Vref or Sig Rtn(ground) from the computer to all those sensors, they share a common feed. You should test continuity from the EEC connector out to these devices.

 
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 03:16 PM
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IAC pintle stuck shut? That's what mine was. I've learned to always go to the IAC first with an idle problem.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 06:42 PM
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There was continuity to all circuits. Am checking EGR and IAC next. Also checking resistance to all. Will let you know!

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