[sendmoney]

My 96 Duratec sometimes idles at 1500-1800rpm. If I shut off the ignition it resets itself but sometimes comes back.

I recently cleaned the mass air sensor and that didn't work obviously.

Anybody have any thoughts on this? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

The motor has 170 000 kms (105 000mi). I have changed the spark plugs and air filter recently and the motor is stock.

Thanks,

Greg.

 

[shoz123]

Check and clean the IAC connector. If that doesn't help try cleaning the IAC valve itself.

 

[sendmoney]

Thanks, I'll give it a try and let you know.

 

[ict_Lx]

Where is the IAC valve located? Pics would be appreciated if you have them.

 

[SableSal]

pretty simple and straight forward.
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Dont mind where the finger points, that was for a previous thread. Its the part circled in yellow.

Sal

 

[ict_Lx]

Hey thanks! My car is making a funny pulsing sound when I first start it up. Ford told me it was the IAC valve but that nothing was wrong with it. I don't like the noise so I'm thinking about replacing it.

-Scott

 

[SableSal]

Sounds like a good start, good luck


Sal