Idle Control Problems

[Mike Robertson]

I own a 2001 Sport Trac with 107,000 miles on it. I started experiencing trouble starting vehicle and it continue to run. It most often occurs on cold mornings and also if it has been "sitting" for a few hours. The RPMs was always over 1000 until the trouble started. Now it idles (enen in traffic) at 400-500 with the engine acting like it wants to quit. I changed spark plugs and have purchased a new fuel filter and PVC valve (the guy who is doing my engine work said to get one so I really don't know what this valve is or where it is located and actually what it is for.) The guy does work for most of his buddies and is considered good, so not really worried about a s---w job. So the question I am needing an answer for is will the fuel filter take care of this problem of idling or is there a idle valve I still need to get? I'm on fixed income so no can't afford a new one yet!

 

[Gary DiPietroSr]

Do a search on cleaning IAC motor.

 

[Kevin Palmer]

I agree with Gary. You have an IAC issue.

Very easy fix...

 

[EddieS'04]

Check the projects section there is a write up with pics on cleaning the IAC...

 

[Greg A]

How often should you clean IAC?



I had a probem as described in the first post. Cleaned

it 2 years ago, never had another problem.

 

[Todd Z]

Gwac,

Only if it acts up. I don't think I would add it to a regular routine...

Todd Z

 

[Greg A]

thanks Todd

 

[TrainTrac]

Link to "Cleaning the IAC" project:

 

[Mike Robertson]

Made a copy of the instructions provided by Train Trac. Want to thank everyone who replied! Wish I had known about this site years ago!!