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Old 07-26-2011, 08:54 AM
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I have a 1990 with all the normal bolt ons, heads intake etc. It has been this way for several years with no problems. A few months ago it began ideling at variable speeds anywhere from normal to as much as 2500 rpms but only when it is fully warmed up. I have worked and checked things and can find nothing wrong and no codes. In desperation I took to the local Ford dealer where the new car tech guy played with it for the better part of 2 days with no results. Would anyone have any idea of what could possibly be wrong ?
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Old 07-26-2011, 09:23 AM
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vac leaks, O2 sensors, dirty maf
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Old 07-26-2011, 11:02 AM
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Who makes the etc bolt on? Im pretty sure you need to change your etc it probably came from china.
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Old 07-26-2011, 11:29 AM
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if what addermk2 says checks out fine , then make sure no codes exist , and if prob still occurs.....IAT sensor, check that and after that make sure IAC is clean and operational, koer test will verify IAC during low/high rpm test
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Old 07-27-2011, 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by rtintwo
Who makes the etc bolt on? Im pretty sure you need to change your etc it probably came from china.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJn-j...eature=related

the fact that there is an application process to allow people to have kids scares the hell out of me...
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