Ford Idle Air Control (IAC) valve test (how to adjust minimum idle speed)

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Here, we’re covering an idle speed issue on a Grand Marquis. This video goes along well with chapter 20 in my book “Idle Speed Controls”, but also specifically covers Ford scan data and minimum idle speed adjustment. The testing methods shown will apply to most Ford systems that utilize a two wire IAC valve, as well as other 2 wire IAC valves used by other manufacturers.
Engine Performance Diagnostics chapter 20
Symptoms
- high idle speed
- check engine light (P0507)
Fix
- adjusting minimum idle speed
Tests shown
- understanding the meaning of a P1000 code and how to inform the customer about it
- using scan data to diagnose an idle issue
- how to identify a misadjusted base idle screw using TPS signal
- how to adjust minimum idle speed on a Ford
- how to use IAC duty cycle to determine what the computer is trying to do with the idle speed
Tools used
- scan tool
Playlist
- (Chapter 20) Idle Speed Problems and Testing
• (Chapter 20) Idle Spee...
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@patrickstone7 Год назад

This video is about a decade old now, and it's still awesome. Teaching how the system worked helped me fix my old F-250 with an IAC problem. Paul Danner, you do a great service in teaching and producing high quality video content. Thank you. From one teacher to another, keep spreading the knowledge!

@ScannerDanner Год назад

Thank you!

@tannerboaz6586 Год назад

It’s a lot easier to diagnose an issue when you know how it’s supposed to operate and what variables play into it. Helped me with me old f-250 as well!

@Mark33090 11 лет назад

"Don't touch that screw unless you know what you are doing!".. well, thanks to you we do know now :) Another great video, thank you.

@sifulowang 6 лет назад

Haynes manual would not go into this but you did and now my idle is set right THANK YOU!!!

@blue_death2146 5 лет назад

In my case I had a 2002 f150 4.2 and the throttle body was bent from the piece that turns the tps so it was advancing the sensor to a higher voltage this guy gave me a clue because my tps voltage was 1.8v which was high. I bent the piece back and done, I had already checked every possible vacuum leak and I finally fixed it...thanks dude you are awesome!! Keep up the great work

@darrinfaulkner8911 3 года назад

This mechanic knows his stuff.Great video!

@MamaLuvsBunny 8 лет назад

I can feel the Passion in this Gentleman! Awesome professor!

@ScannerDanner 8 лет назад

thanks man, I really do love my job and I love to teach.

@melevan15 4 года назад

I've heard of city/maintenance employees turning the idle higher because they do a lot of task the require the vehicle to go about 10 mph. High idle does that perfectly.

@Feathers147 9 лет назад

Hi I have had a fast idle problem for some time on an old Hyundia Atos. After watching lots of vids on youtube and studying the manual I still was not getting anywhere,but...when I followed your simple method as shown in your vid HEY PRESTO, Perfection my car is idling absolutely spot on. I can't thank you enough for for making an instructional vid that actually works and took me 5 mins to fix the problem with a pair of long nose pliers. 1000 thank you's:) John C Liverpool UK

@shootitshooter 8 лет назад

very helpful and easy to follow i could listen to you teach for hours!

@ScannerDanner 8 лет назад

+Bill Thacker thanks man! you're in luck, between my 2 channels I have hundreds of hours of training material :-)

@Wiseceo 11 лет назад

I've seen a lot of your videos and this one I think is the best video you have posted in a while. Thanks for sharing with us

@KunioMasuda 3 года назад

Judging from his confident voice, I can tell he is a one of a kind mechanics that I can trust.

@ScannerDanner 3 года назад

I promise you can. I film live and tell it like it is. I can be long winded sometimes but I've been a teacher for 20 years at a technical college, so I can't, not, teach 😉 It's just part of me now. Thank you!

@KunioMasuda 3 года назад

@@ScannerDanner My 98 crown victoria has a problem of AC compressor turning on and off every 5 to 8 seconds even on heating cycle. Can you tell me what is the problem, and how to fix it?

@ScannerDanner 3 года назад

@@KunioMasuda two things: 1. It sounds like you are low on refrigerant charge. The compressor will "short cycle" when it is low. 2. Ford systems in your year will run the AC compressor (even in the heat mode) in all positions except floor and maybe panel vents. This is done to dehumidify the air for defogging reasons.

@KunioMasuda 3 года назад

@@ScannerDanner Thank you very much for your professional advice.

@KunioMasuda 3 года назад

@@ScannerDanner My 98 crown vic had some shaking at idle, so I cleaned IAC valve, MAF sensor pcv and EGR valve and also injected Sea Form into throttle body. This took care of the shakes at idle, but decided to change all these item to new ones since my car has over 200k miles. Then the new IAC valve made a loud humming noise. So I returned this new IAC for refund. And put back the old one. Now the engine is very quiet. But I'll buy another new one to replace it for my sense of security. I'm about to replace O2 sensors also. Can you recommend what else I should replace to maintain this crown vic in good conditions? Thanks, Kunio

@masterful132 11 лет назад

I learned so much from you! Here in my country they are at least 15 years behind you in dignostic. It's about method and understanding the whole picture how engine works. Thank's so much!

@JohnJames. 2 года назад

Great comment. It helps seeing it through their eyes

@ScannerDanner 11 лет назад

anytime, glad you liked it, thanks

@jwguts 9 лет назад

Nailed it! Thank you very much. I had a stalling problem on my Ford that I couldn't figure until I saw your video. My numbers were just the opposite of these... TP(V) was just 0.86 and the IAC(%) was at 52. I realized the IAC was overworking to keep the idle at the desired RPM, and I had the room to play with the throttle position. I felt like I knew what I was doing!

@Firstmajortomlikestoticker 7 лет назад

This Guy is a "MASTER" at this !!!!!

@robbyjones7631 5 лет назад

Foto Guy Watch Eric at South Main Auto!

@TheSuburbanGardener 8 месяцев назад

Saved my ass. I just bought a 98 f150 with the 4.6, started replacing OE consumables, after all that it still had a high idle and throwing p1507. I was thinking I could have a bad intake manifold or something but, I did exactly what you did in this video (with a cheap scan tool- has live data), and sure as shit fixed me up nice. Previous owner must have tried to fix the fact that he didn't do any maintenance on the truck, by turning that screw in. Thanks.

@ScannerDanner 11 лет назад

absolutely correct on that one

@Demoreports Год назад

99 Mustang v6. Throttle was hanging bad between shifts at 2 or 3k RPM. Replaced IAC and TPS and still had issues. With the IAC unplugged I backed off the blade screw on the throttle body till the RPMs dropped to 500 as described in this video. Plugged IAC back in and idle came up to around 650 or so and solved the hanging RPM problem. IAC now controlling throttle as it should. Apparently someone messed with the screw. Great video!!! Thank you.

@ScannerDanner Год назад

awesome!

@johnbritton9498 9 месяцев назад

IAC restrictor plate solved my hanging rpm between manual shifts. Make sure to position the smaller hole opposite the IAC plug in.

@ephraimcamacho9600 Год назад

I was just trying to fix my ford with same problems. Going to try your method and hops I fix it! Thanks for your video!!

@12vgs8606 11 лет назад

This is an excellent question! All I can think of is that computer must be very smart to realize that the minimum idle it has observed for last many starts was higher than expected. Otherwise you are right, the code would be there any time you hold your feet on the gas e.g. say warming up the engine faster for some tests. It is a great question and I hope Paul answers it.

@slickjoeyronn2160 5 лет назад

Im trying to fix a 92 mustang lx and you gave me some ideas I didnt read from another person. My mustang wont start now but it was starting at 900rpm the last time (like 4 or 5 times it was starting just fine at 900rpm because I "adjust" TPS because low rpm). I think my problem is going that direction you said. Sometimes comments enlight us. I will comment later when I try it. Thank you man

@tfilter6 3 года назад

Thank you for a great video and wonderfully detailed explanation.

@ScannerDanner 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@therealest1245 7 лет назад

awesome vid very informative. thanks

@faustogonzalez8397 10 лет назад

Paul, Awesome video once again. Pete

@shawn21998 9 лет назад

.o k b ol .ii.8

@STARDRIVE 10 лет назад

Thanks, very helpful.

@dljones61 5 лет назад

wish I'd seen this video 8 months ago, I touched the screw on my 94 Toyota Camry. will now go and do the baseline idle adjustment.

@ScannerDanner 5 лет назад

Clean the throttle body first. Block the IAC passage (varies on type of valve and system) then set your base idle screw to around 400-500 RPM

@dljones61 5 лет назад

Ok, it’s 11pm here in Oregon and I think your way east, you should be way asleep not responding to comments 🙈 But thanks. I’ve been fighting with this Camry 4 cylinder after I replaced just about every seal in the motor including replacing the distributor. Runs great but after long sustained drives and pulling off freeway it would super slow idle then die. Turned out to be sticking Egr valve was slow to close. Only realized this after speeding idle up with throttle stop screw. Seeing this video it makes sense. I should be slapped with a wet vacuum hose. I even have the big factory Toyota service Manuel so no excuses 🤐

@ScannerDanner 5 лет назад

lol, late night beer league ice hockey game, can't sleep for hours after

@kickdowndoors4291 6 лет назад

2000 Ford F150 5.4L my truck. Cold outside, truck will turn over but not start after 3,4,5,6,7 tries. When started, it ran like crap until heated. Replaced IAC. Fixed. Was easier than filling the windshield wash reservoir. Ford mechanics in all the forums said "Do this first, cheapest solution and 99% THE solution"

@irocaindustrial5658 6 лет назад

Thanks so mucho, I was looking for this video for years, CONGRATULATION

@angelaprater2679 4 года назад

Very good video broke it down quick.

@ScannerDanner 11 лет назад

thank you!

@marlonolmo5368 Год назад

Thanks for the lesson bro!😀

@coreybabcock2023 6 месяцев назад

Glad i learned something today in case my van has a issue again

@PeteSambolin 7 лет назад

good video! And this probably can help someone KOEO closed Throttle voltage should be 0.7 to 1.1 volts and by the process that you show in the video you get it at 1.1 volts that's just perfect! And by using Scanner DATA process! Very good direction how too address this situation!

@crbradbury8282 Год назад

Heck yeah! Good additional info.

@billespinosa5088 3 года назад

Thank you, i'll fix mine today.

@SBS_Auto 11 месяцев назад

Fantastic video!

@ScannerDanner 11 лет назад

thank you

@ScannerDanner 11 лет назад

The answer lies within the TPS learned closed throttle position. Once the PCM "re-zeros" the TPS, it will then try to correct idle speed. As long as the PCM "thinks" your foot is on the pedal it WILL NOT try to control idle speed, in fact it actually opens up the IAC during this condition to prepare for decel. Hope that makes sense.

@efrensaclolo7021 4 года назад

What is the ideal idle speed of Ford Expedition 4.6 L ? My Expy is always at 800rpm in park and in drive mode,If it is lower than 800 rpm it shake but never dies.So I just don't bother anymore after I replaced theIAC.

@stalwartservant4063 8 лет назад

thank you this will help me with my ford ranger

@ScannerDanner 8 лет назад

+Jorge Estevez thank you!

@artderamo8053 Год назад

Great video, thanks!!!

@dougcrawford8975 3 года назад

Very intuitive I fully understand this now and it makes since.

@josephroberts6124 7 лет назад

Great and informative

@gmtech4327 11 лет назад

Clearly the customer adjusted the throttle plate to compensate for a potentially dirty throttle body. But the previous shop could have performed a visual inspection to have possibly revealed the root cause of the concern (throttle adjustment screw tampering). Customers/car owners do not always reveal their mistaken misdiagnosis/repair attempts until thoroughly questioned. As technicians we also wear the hat of Crime Scene Investigator's to weed through the clues & details before the repair.

@luisponce1472 11 месяцев назад

Great Video bro 😊

@gvvq-pi5ml 10 лет назад

Hi Paul, on ones I have done in the past if someone messed around with the idle screw, I would clean the throttle plate etc with carb clean, and I would unwind the screw so the plate was shut, then screw it in so it just touches, or possibly in 1/4 after it touches and try it there, Fords here used to be 0.7 volts on Potentiometer,,,Fred uk.

@hobohomme Год назад

Very interesting, thanks!

@MrRopbigd 3 месяца назад

Excellent video !!!!👏😎

@JulianGuevaraphoto 7 лет назад

On my 94 Ford Explorer the idle is all over the place and I hear what sounds like miss fire and the rpm spikes and lowers to around 700. And when I unplug my IAC the idle goes down to 500 rpm and the engine seems to run better and no missfire sound. Bad iac?

@walterclinton3813 Год назад

Wow I just learned so much...Thank you

@ScannerDanner Год назад

Thank you for watching!

@satopia1 7 лет назад

hey ScannerDanner i have a 4.6 2v i adjusted my idle like you showed here ,everything is good but one thing ,when i put car in drive it tends to dip little low but reversr is good, should i raise idle just a tad more or?

@7110A33 8 лет назад

Very good video, thanks!

@kenl9659 9 лет назад

Thanks for the great video. I have a 1997 Ford F 250 PU with a 7.5 L gas engine that just started "today" having low idle issues. I will check vacuum lines first, anything else you can suggest that a rookie with very little money can check?

@ronaldpruneda9950 Год назад

man I really wish I had you here fixing my truck dude I have a serious high idle problem and I cannot figure out what it is driving me crazy

@ScannerDanner 11 лет назад

not sure. the question is, Is the rising and falling IAC count the cause of the rolling idle or is it an effect of the rolling idle. My guess is it is the latter. I doubt it is a faulty IAC valve. They simply do not fail in this way. I would look close at those timing marks.

@Mart1927 4 года назад

I paused at 4:00. IAC appears to work fine, but I see the throttle position sensor is 1.14, if the tps is reading above 1.0 volt it results in higher than desired idle.

@ScannerDanner 4 года назад

It certainly can on some cars.

@williecomputerman9219 7 лет назад

thanks great job Keep it Simple! wsh

@Amopower 6 лет назад

Hi Paul - what if you have a third and fourth variable - an adjustable TPS and also a throttle body like the one you showed, plus it also has an air screw that you can turn clockwise or counterclockwise? I'm confused where to even start as the baseline here. (Ford probe, EEC-IV)

@ScannerDanner 11 лет назад

cleaning the throttle plate does allow more airflow with the throttle closed but this would not have changed the TPS angle or helped the situation at all. If anything it would have made it worse. (an even higher idle speed)

@therealdesidaru Год назад

So, like, you need a computer now to tell you your idle screw is set too high/low? 😆I just need someone to do it for me! It's a fantastic demonstration of troubleshooting though. THANK YOU!

@brianlee3547 7 лет назад

nice work..

@ScannerDanner 7 лет назад

thank you Brian

@yrulooknatme 2 года назад

so the valve is normally closed. no air at all goin in thru. so you unplug it and set the throtlevalve to 500rmp then plug the iac in and the computer adjust the valve. So if I unplug the valve with the engine running I should feel no air entering the air ports that feed the valve? if I do feel vacuum on the ports the valve is defective or not closing and needs changed out? I know the valve is clean , I know it moves , but I don't know if it closes all the way .

@jeprerderwererwer56 5 лет назад

Hey Danner, i have a 2004 Ford Focus mk1 1.6 16v petrol. i have a problem with the idle, if the engine is warm, when I'm driving, and when I need to shift and press the clutch the idle drops to about 500 rpm than it raises to the normal idle speed and stabilize.And I've noticed that the car doesn't stay idle when letting it rolling in its 1st or 2nd gear. It stutters and keeps it with lots of work at normal idle speed. The car remains with a lot of trouble rolling, and does not fall out. But as soon as I move up a bit, the speed drops very low, and stutters but the car doesn't fall out. i already replaced the idle air control with a new one aftermarket Pierburg. i alread have reset the ecu 1 day disconnecting from battery and let is warm up at first start. also i have cleaned out the throttlebody and replaced the tps. The car idles very smooth when cold or warm and does not move any inch. once a week the car starts hard and stutters. The car drives very good and has lots of power. im lost and dont know what to do for this problem danner. Can you give me a suggestion pls ?

@jhaskins0256 10 лет назад

Great video, learned a lot from it. I checked some of your items, but nothing as yet will reduce my 1300 idle rpm. 1997 Taurus, replaced IAC twice, meter checked TPS, idle set screw correct, MAF cleaned twice, vacuum hoses checked, PCV replaced and even did a smoke test. Only smoke I could find was coming out the body of the IAC around the body ring, not base plate. Cleaned throttle body, checked and it is closing, sprayed break cleaner and nothing changed looking for air leak.

@ScannerDanner 10 лет назад

normal to see smoke come out of the IAC vent. Disconnect the MAF (make sure the electrical connector is unplugged to put it in default mode. Remove air intake tube, find the IAC inlet hole in front of the throttle plate and block it with your finger. Does your idle drop or stay the same?

@jhaskins0256 10 лет назад

ScannerDanner Ok, unplugged MAF, removed Air Intake Tube, removed Hose infront of and below IAC. This hose had a dbl clamp on it, short hose and 90 then went over to another vacuum control box where the BB hose goes. Plugged pipe and engine RPM came down to 900 - 1000, but engine ran very rough and could hear a pop or missfire, but did not stall. Put it all back together and ran at 1300 RPM. Thanks Scanner Jerry

@jhaskins0256 10 лет назад

ScannerDanner Pulled IAC, blocked both opennings and no change in idle. Tried blocking one and still no change. Pinched all vacuum lines and barely a noticable change in idle speed. No change when pinching BB vacuum line. Since I can find nothing else, I am thinking maybe vacuum leak under manifold. Didn't get any reaction spraying brakekleen, but maybe it's just not reaching leak. Thoughts?

@DENicholsAutoBravado 9 лет назад

jhaskins0256 It's rare, but exhaust leaks can look like vacuum leaks. Before the upstream(s) O2 sensor, if there's a leak, the engine will think it needs more fuel to compensate for a problem and it'd be running richer than it thinks it really is.

@ThunderHead289 9 лет назад

have you checked your ignition? a weak ignition will oftentimes cause a car to compensate to a higher rpm. that or straight vacuum leak as you are looking for. I just did a ranger where the fuel filter was nearly plugged and it resulted in a lean condition and high idle.

@AamirZ 9 лет назад

I'm guessing you also do this adjustment when the engine is fully up to temperature too?

@summerandkate1386 5 лет назад

ScannerDanner, My 2002 grand marquis stalls while driving. But starts right up. Is this due ti Idle control valve? Any help will be highly appreciated

@promethius821 9 лет назад

P0505 for 99 Durango(check engine also). Replaced I.a.c several times to no avail. Checked for vaccuum leaks, didn't sem to find any. Any ideas?! Been this way for over 1 year and emmissions is coming up real soon.

@scottmercer7317 3 года назад

A fantastic info, signed up on your web page.

@ScannerDanner 3 года назад

Thank you Scott! Look forward to the comments and questions. I'll do my best to answer them.

@ScannerDanner 11 лет назад

not unless you were watching IAC position too. You could match desired and actual rpm but have the IAC way out of position to achieve it.

@Bahai111 8 лет назад

How much does this cost at a shop? Thanks for the great video.

@jesusmalagon4336 10 лет назад

thanks

@xXTECHxKNIGHTXx 3 года назад

I need to be able to manually control my IAC to spin up my alternator to generate more power, but I don't have a stepper motor style IAC, it has this duty cycle version, does that mean I need to manual add more or less voltage to the IAC to get it to open more?

@gony417 9 лет назад

I have a 99 grand marguis that idle rough and sometimes dies on cold starts,when it's warmed up it runs just fine,any suggestions

@brakedd 11 лет назад

will IAC counts on a GM valve moving up/down, corresponding with rising and falling engine load %, indicate a bad IAC or the computer controlling (or trying to) the IAC in response to perceived changes in engine load? tried a map sensor since it's a speed density system, no change. 2.2 ecotec, just did the timing chain. has good compression but wandering idle. no vac leaks, P0507 code. i suspect the IAC.

@kylespeck3480 4 года назад

What causes stalling in reverse and drive in my 93 f150 5.0

@marvinjoelulloaulloa8024 Год назад

Best video ever

@ottard 11 лет назад

Would it work adjusting the trottle screw WITH the iac plugged in? Just trying to mach actual rpm to desired rpm, without adjusting up the base rpm to 4-500rpm?

@James1toknow 10 лет назад

Scanner Danner I have a 2001 and the code is P0351 means = # cylinder coil. now this is the second coil pact I'v replace in about 4 months. I did have the intake replaced because it was the recalled one and it finally cracked and leaked. everything ran great for months and then I replaced the # 4 cylinder and now it wants me to replace the #1. I have been having stall issues and this is prior to the # 4 cylinder replaced coil pack. I'm thinking it could be the crankshaft position sensor.. Whats your take? thanks. I watch you with Eric the car guy and I love the scanners you have. I just have the OBDII code finder. Nothing more. Have a good one.

@efrensaclolo7021 4 года назад

No engine light but idle fluctuates in Park only, As soon as I put it to reverse and then drive it is back to perfect idle at 750rpm. What is the problem, should I just ignore it?It runs fine in Drive and on all stops.

@itspickle6664 3 года назад

07 Ford tarsus stalls at lights or in park. I changed the iac and cleaned the throttle body and it didn’t help any. I bought a obd2 got a code for the idle air control circuit, cleared the code it hasn’t came back but still stalls I need some help

@bryang2724 5 лет назад

I got an 01 explorer w/4.0 and didn't develop high idle till changing throttle body gasket and cleaning throttle plate, i did do a check of tps volts and its at 1.2 v. I'm gonna give this a try. I have code P1506 but already put new iacv a month ago.

@electricsanti4518 4 года назад

Hello do this work on any car and what type of scanner shoul I use.

@eduardonunes9259 10 лет назад

very good video, when we will teach failures data bus network

@tamishagraves4809 5 лет назад

So from a customer perspective here...is what you indicated about the numbers information on your scan tool sufficient to leave things as you being content with those numbers from diagnosing issue to charge customer given its not completely where it should actually be???

@TheRick2130 11 лет назад

hey paul, we have 99' chevy silverado with high idle trouble code, the complaint is stalling at dead stop. So they change the IAC already but its still no change even you unplug the connector. its strange because the desired rpm is 700 but the tachometer is reading 540 rpm is it possible to have vacuum leak or egr problem on this one. THANKS

@jayybirdberg6545 5 лет назад

I touched it. Works fine bra

@ScannerDanner 5 лет назад

lol

@mlester3001 Месяц назад

I wish this guy could have a look at my idle air control valve. My mechanic has 40 years of experience and could not fix it.

@ScannerDanner Месяц назад

it is very possible you do not have an IAC issue. What is it doing?

@shelbymiller6816 8 лет назад

my 01 idles to low and it won't stay running when unless I give it gas how do I fix this

@jerrybutler1336 3 года назад

i need to set my idle just 100 points higher to compensate for a weak oil pump. just 100 points will do. how do i do that on a 2002 ford ranger, 3.0 n??? i tried the screw, but the computer resets it

@belizebreeze2001 4 года назад

I have a 1987 f150 when I I pulled my it shut off what does that mean?

@jaffo7018 4 года назад

Good info.. My Lincoln 4.6 has a slight idle surge at stop when not under load. Any ideas?

@THESMOOVEGAMER 4 года назад

Have you figured out the issue ?

@jaffo7018 4 года назад

@@THESMOOVEGAMER Yea think was dirty map sensor

@me-im9nr 6 лет назад

Sir, I had to adjust my low idle rpm , and i fixed it by adjusting the Throttle stop screw, and it also worked. But then heard there's another screw called Idle Air Adjustment Screw, which is there specially for this purpose of adjusting idle air flow? and that the Throttle stop screw should not be changed but instead the idle air adjustment screw should be adjusted? I'm really having this confusion which one should i be adjusting and what are the difference between.these two?

@ScannerDanner 6 лет назад

IF you have an idle air adjustment screw, this should have been the one you adjusted. Most systems, all you need to do is to clean the throttle body to restore minimum idle speed.

@linuxero20 6 лет назад

How adjust with Mustang 2007 V6?

@bosanovaboy Год назад

Hello and thank you for the video. Question, I did exactly as you said. At one time the idle plate was adjusted. I disconnected the IAC and the rpm jumped from 11k to about 14k. I unscrewed so the plate would close more but there was no change. According to the book my rpm should be at 700 idle. I added sandwich bag around the IAC to make sure there was no air being sucked in that area but still no change. I plugged the IAC and the RPMs dropped to about 11k again. I've cleaned the idle plate and body too. Can you think of what my next step should be? Thank you

@kylemcweeny878 8 месяцев назад

Vacuum leak

@user-ms7po6rm3h 2 года назад

Hi Paul at 1:57 you mentioned not knowing if it had a EGR flow problem because someone cleared the trouble codes, what effect would a EGR flow problem have on the IAC?

@ScannerDanner 2 года назад

I only mentioned that as a guide to the technician who is selling the job, to make no promises about the check engine light, because someone just cleared the codes before it was looked at. So other problems could exist. That's all. It was a cover your ass statement. An EGR flow (restriction) would have zero effect on idle speed and IAC function

@OldSchoolNoe Год назад

I've seen the idle air control on a new edge Mustang v6 with no idle issues at around 52%. No stalling while decelerating or any other engine performance issues. Idle RPM is at spec. (between 700-730). Near the end you stated that this could potentially be an issue, can you elaborate on that? Maybe if I was stopped at a red light, uphill.

@ScannerDanner Год назад

If you don't have any idling issues or stalling issues then don't worry about it.

@twizz420 10 лет назад

I'm having idle problems on my 07 Crown Vic Police... The car never wants to run below about 1000rpm at idle. However, the 07 CV has the electronic throttle control. Is there any way to adjust it?

@ScannerDannerPremium 10 лет назад

There is no adjustment on those systems. Need to look at all the scan data related to the idle control system and also for trouble codes next.

@denwhi317 11 лет назад

when I unplug my iac my car stalls. 2003 Crown Victoria P71 please help. thanks...

@Pengy39 11 лет назад

Would have cleaning the throttle plate reduced the TPS voltage and allow more airflow at idle?

@stinkycheese804 3 года назад

That's not what you want, rather you want the ECU to be able to make slight adjustments in differing idle load states such as battery charge or A/C cycling, other electrical load, etc while the throttle plate at idle is just that, a fixed value that won't change with the load. BOTH your throttle body and your IAC should be clean for good operation.

@dwayne0t 7 лет назад

Can the function of the IAC be intermittent? I.e, can it keep the car from starting (intermittently)?

@ScannerDanner 7 лет назад

Yes it can, but to keep the car from starting it would need to be stuck all the way closed and also be accompanied with a very dirty throttle body which would be completely blocking off the airflow around the closed throttle plate. Like in this video ru-vid.com?o=U&video_id=sg3J4ibMkWc Here is the key test. When it is not starting, press on the gas pedal just a little bit. If it now starts, look in the direction of a dirty throttle body/IAC valve problem. If it still doesn't start, it is NOT an IAC or dirty throttle body issue.

@JPsLawn 9 лет назад

i got a 03 2.3 ranger with a po171 code i got new plugs wires and coil pack.. the stupid plug in the front of the intake manifold popped out and i jb welded it back in ..got rid of the other codes but cant get rid of the po171 code... fuel pressure is 65 steady vacuum is 20 steady... but still idles alittle rough and throws the code runs fine other than that...please help

@robbyjones7631 5 лет назад

POORBOYCUSTOMS Don't JB weld it. Install a Save- A-Thread kit. If you have enough room for the swaging tool, it'll work. If you need to remove lifters, get the special Ford tool called a Tappet collapse. Get the piston at TDC and both valves closed. Depress the lifter and remove the rocker arm. Crank the engine with plugs out to pump up the lifters.

@robertoortiz85 9 лет назад

Looking at my scanner-live data, i only see RPM at drive (650) and RPM at neutral(750) , is RPM at drive the same for desire RPM IDLE? . I keep getting a buzing noise coming from the air tube that the iac valve is sucking air from.

@ScannerDanner 9 лет назад

roberto ortiz desired RPM is what the computer wants the car to run at. RPM should match Desired RPM. The buzzing sound you are describing could be a cracked bellows on the IAC valve itself. Older Fords had this issue. And it would also give you a higher than normal RPM at times. Pull the IAC off and look inside of it. Is there a plastic bellows inside of it? If so, gently look between the ridges of the bellows with a small pocket screwdriver, you will see the cracks.

@mcchriswilliams1 8 лет назад

Hey Danny I have a 2001 ford taurus with high idle speed there is no codes it will idle fine until you move the throttle even just a little bit and it will jump to 2,000 for about 10 second there's no vacuum leaks tps iac both replace and pcm replace and reprogrammed any ideas will be helpful thanks

@Texan1048 8 лет назад

+Chris Williams I recently installed a BWD IAC from an auto parts store. It looked identical to the original, except it had a spring behind the piston that my motorcraft one did not. It resulted in idle speeds up to 2-3000 rpms for up to 10 seconds before going back down to where it should be. Car ended up dying on me down the road because of that POS. Toss it out and buy the expensive motorcraft one. It costs more for a reason, clearly.