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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 07:55 AM
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IAC Sensor Question

my idle on my truck was realy high so i unpluged the IAC motor and the truck runs fine. is it safe to drive around like that or is there something i can do to fix it. ive already replaced it and it does the same thing.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 08:44 AM
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Did u replace it with new one, or a used one? Also, they don't like to be cleaned.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 09:18 AM
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That indicates your TPS is bad.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 01:06 PM
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whats the TPS on my truck?
 
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 01:17 PM
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Throttle position sensor... its on the throdle body.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 01:26 PM
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how can that be replaced and how much does that part run for
 
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 01:29 PM
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Two screws and a plug. price, no idea.. Have you pulled codes at all? that will tell you forsure whats wrong.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 01:34 PM
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well im not sure how to pull codes. im starting to think that i replaced the TPS and not the IAC. where is the IAC located?
 
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 01:41 PM
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on the side of the throddle body, TPS, is on the bottom of the throdle body.... There is a plug on the drivers fender by the hood hinge/spring. go to a parts store, and they can help you pull codes...

IAC pic

TPS pic
 
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 02:27 PM
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alright thanks, ill take a look at that
 
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 04:12 PM
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the TPS could be out of adjustment too.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 09:02 PM
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well i found out that i did replace the TPS and my first one was ok as well. i found out what really is my IAC and im gonna need to replace that and hopefully it will idle properly then
 
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