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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 06:35 PM
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Check engine light and rough idle

I just did an engine swap in my 2001 F150 4x4 5.4L. I put a 5.4L out of a 97 Expedition 4x4. The check engine light is on. I used a scanner and it said i had a bad IAT (intake air temp.) sensor so i replaced it and the check engine light is still on. Also when i come to a stop the truck's RPM's goes to about 4-500 RPM and attempts to die but doesn't. The truck also shakes. Any ideas?
 
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 11:37 PM
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Rookie mistake!
Codes don't tell you what to replace in nearly all cases.
It only tells you what 'system' is in trouble.
There are many parts to a system. It could be any one or more parts.
What is/are the code/s?
Your may be discribing two different issues.
 
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