I have a the same engine but the year is 2000. My problem is the opposite.
My engine idles fine but when I take off and shift from 1st to 2nd and so
forth, the engine idles extremely high. As soon as I put a load on the
engine (down shift to come to a stop) the engines rpm settles down but then
It returns to high rpms on take-off and settles down when down shifting. I
removed and replaced the IAC valve, TPS, Fuel Filter, and PCV. WTF the
problem is still there…high rpm between shifting. Anyone have a clue as
to what the malfunction is?
Yeah, I have had to change the IAC twice now. The first time I cleaned the
IAC with Throttle body cleaner and it seemed to fix it for a while, then it
messed up again, so I kept cleaning it until one day it just died. I think
the TB cleaner got into the electrical part of the IAC and probably damaged
it. I bought a new one at Autozone which was around $80.00 bucks but it
came with lifetime warranty. It lasted less than 3 months then it started
whistling again so I got a new one for free.
JJ that is your IAC valve. Mine did the same thing. I am very mechanical
and figured it out quick. Try cleaning it like Ice did (if you still have
that problem). When the whistling starts (normally at idle) pop the hood
and feel your intake, if its vibrating like a SOB your IAC is your problem.
39.99 and two bolts and your all fixed up.
For future reference NEVER use carburator cleaner on an IAC because the
there is a seal inside that protects the little servo motor. Whether you
were successful using it or not, carb cleaner causes that seal crack or
fall out of place when it shrivels up. Use Throttle Body cleaner from now
on. Yes, they ARE different. Cleaning the IAC helps in some cases, but not
all the time. I know it’s 3 years late, but better late than never & good
to know for the future. Used to own a 2003 Ranger Edge
ive got a 94 ford ranger and i get rough idle and a code 33 which is rough
idle … I’m thinking this iaf might be the key here. I have 260k on it so
bound to be dirty…
i did the cleaning on my 98 ford ranger. it kind of worked for a little but
then it crashed again lol.. so like anyone i took it to the computer and
the code was same Idle Air Control Valve or Mass Air Flow. the MAF 200+
dallors so im gonna get a new IAC first, let ya know how it works out.
hi i have a 96 ford ranger 5 speed its ildes high when the heat and air is
on and when i push the clutch in it still does it i cleaned the iac but it
didnt work do u know what could be wrong
I own a 1995 Ford ranger that still works relatively well. Except lately I
have had a couple of problems. Sometimes after driving 10 or 15 minutes my
overdrive light begins to flash and will not stop until I turn the truck
off. Also, I have broken down a fair amount of times in the middle of the
road because the engine shuts off. Do you think it might be the gas pump?
Now I don’t really break down but can’t get the truck to turn over every
now and again. Any help would be appreciated thank you
I just used carb and choke cleaner. You can get it at any auto parts store
or hardware store. You can even get it from walmart. Good luck and let me
know what happens.
thnx for the video dude! me and my buddy just fixed our 99 ford ranger!
after replacing O2 sensors it was still runnning like crap. we were going
to replace spark plugs and cables as well, but after celaning the IAC valve
truck runs like new again!
i have a 3.8 windstar and mine idles really low in drive when holding the
brake say at a light. I cleaned this iac and mass air flow and throttle
body, no difference. vaccuum lines seem to be ok. The car idles so low it
sometimes dies. But when it is running at 55+ on hwy it is a champ. any
ideas?
I have an 87 Ranger 2.3 EFI Lima and it wont stay running until its warmed
up and running for a little bit. Do i need the MAF Sensor? Somebody put a
cold air intake and its just hanging out, what do i do?
My 96 dodge ram does the same exact thing. It happened a few times over the
winter, then the other day it started doing it every time i started it up.
Im cleaning the IAC valve and the throttle body tomorrow, lets hope it
fixes the problem 🙂
lol I been screwing around with my f150 for weeks what a pain I did the
same as you plug wires, plugs fuel filter. if it isnt the IAC it can be a
ignition pack, but even if you vehicle is running rough or idles weird it
never hurts to clean that IAC.
My celica has the IAC problem too. It idle fine but it effect when u
accelerate. It burge or surge on gear 3. Went to the scrap yard and found
one that is ok. The IAC need to be fully closed for it to operate
correctly. All the IAC i found have gap. It is also use as a motor control.
Your is easy to repair or change. Compare to mine. I need to open the
throttle body to get to it.
My 98 has 167k 🙁 im afraid to drive it with the fear of it leaving me on
the side of the road.. just replaced the alternator and serpentine belt..
next will be that damn rattling exhaust!!! LOL
Hey man omg I’m so glad I found this video!!!! I’m going to try this right
now!!! I was told that my issue was the camshaft position sensor and
assembly, but I think I am going to try this. It you experience any further
trouble try the camshaft position sensor!!!
Did your truck gradually develop a rough until until it couldn’t start
anymore? I’m suspecting the wife’s ranger probably needs an IAC cleaning.
It runs and starts find. But when it’s warmed up, and the idle is low, it
gets a little rough idling.
thanks for your suggestions, but it didnt work by cleaning the IAC but it
helped alot… so it was either that or the air flow sensor like u
mentioned.. removed everything, took the sensor apart, looked ok to me,
then realized it was the air filter not letting air in.. -_- .. removed it
and worked fine.. so i dont know maybe it was 2 things a once, one of the
spark plugs was blown… replaced them all anyways, the ICM, Coils, and
wires were still under warranty so it works just fine..
i have a 1990 ford ranger. ive replaced so many parts on it and it sounds
just like yours did at the beginning. ive replaced the fuel pump, fuel pump
filter, all spark plugs spark plug wires, both ignition coils, the Icm
(very expensive), the throttle positioning sensor, i took the iac out and
cleaned it with cleaner as well as the throttle body. i also took off the
egr valve and cleaned it out. i also bought maf cleaner and cleaned that
out. I bought some lucas fuel additive for the injectors.
Oh and also it seems to run fine when im driving around town and highway
but soon a si slow down to a stop and start up to move again it stalls on
me and its almost liek its not getting gass, i mean i put it to the floor
once to see wut happens if it move and pick up speed but instead it
basically flooded out like giving to much gass and fludded it, sorry
spells, so yea, that my problems, has small knock in monring also, any help
for me please, give it to me lol.. ty.
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Thanks cleaned the IAC runs great, was about to take it to my mechanic you
saved me $$$$$$ greatly appreciated!!!!!
I have a the same engine but the year is 2000. My problem is the opposite.
My engine idles fine but when I take off and shift from 1st to 2nd and so
forth, the engine idles extremely high. As soon as I put a load on the
engine (down shift to come to a stop) the engines rpm settles down but then
It returns to high rpms on take-off and settles down when down shifting. I
removed and replaced the IAC valve, TPS, Fuel Filter, and PCV. WTF the
problem is still there…high rpm between shifting. Anyone have a clue as
to what the malfunction is?
Yeah, I have had to change the IAC twice now. The first time I cleaned the
IAC with Throttle body cleaner and it seemed to fix it for a while, then it
messed up again, so I kept cleaning it until one day it just died. I think
the TB cleaner got into the electrical part of the IAC and probably damaged
it. I bought a new one at Autozone which was around $80.00 bucks but it
came with lifetime warranty. It lasted less than 3 months then it started
whistling again so I got a new one for free.
JJ that is your IAC valve. Mine did the same thing. I am very mechanical
and figured it out quick. Try cleaning it like Ice did (if you still have
that problem). When the whistling starts (normally at idle) pop the hood
and feel your intake, if its vibrating like a SOB your IAC is your problem.
39.99 and two bolts and your all fixed up.
For future reference NEVER use carburator cleaner on an IAC because the
there is a seal inside that protects the little servo motor. Whether you
were successful using it or not, carb cleaner causes that seal crack or
fall out of place when it shrivels up. Use Throttle Body cleaner from now
on. Yes, they ARE different. Cleaning the IAC helps in some cases, but not
all the time. I know it’s 3 years late, but better late than never & good
to know for the future. Used to own a 2003 Ranger Edge
My car ford ranger I smell something when I’m drive my chest is hurth smell
like a fuel and oil
Nice
that awesome feeling when the truck starts and the problem seems solved…
My first thought would be fuel pressure regulator or a fuel pump. If the
truck has a lot of miles then that is what i would suspect.
hi can u tell me the firing order on the coils? do is goes 1 bottom left 2
upper right 3 bottom right 4 upper left? on coil?
ive got a 94 ford ranger and i get rough idle and a code 33 which is rough
idle … I’m thinking this iaf might be the key here. I have 260k on it so
bound to be dirty…
I have this truck! Shit just falls off and OMG it just sucks!! ENGINE
PROBLEMS UP THE ASS!
i did the cleaning on my 98 ford ranger. it kind of worked for a little but
then it crashed again lol.. so like anyone i took it to the computer and
the code was same Idle Air Control Valve or Mass Air Flow. the MAF 200+
dallors so im gonna get a new IAC first, let ya know how it works out.
Exact same problem that my ’01 ranger has.
hi i have a 96 ford ranger 5 speed its ildes high when the heat and air is
on and when i push the clutch in it still does it i cleaned the iac but it
didnt work do u know what could be wrong
I own a 1995 Ford ranger that still works relatively well. Except lately I
have had a couple of problems. Sometimes after driving 10 or 15 minutes my
overdrive light begins to flash and will not stop until I turn the truck
off. Also, I have broken down a fair amount of times in the middle of the
road because the engine shuts off. Do you think it might be the gas pump?
Now I don’t really break down but can’t get the truck to turn over every
now and again. Any help would be appreciated thank you
I just used carb and choke cleaner. You can get it at any auto parts store
or hardware store. You can even get it from walmart. Good luck and let me
know what happens.
thnx for the video dude! me and my buddy just fixed our 99 ford ranger!
after replacing O2 sensors it was still runnning like crap. we were going
to replace spark plugs and cables as well, but after celaning the IAC valve
truck runs like new again!
i have a 3.8 windstar and mine idles really low in drive when holding the
brake say at a light. I cleaned this iac and mass air flow and throttle
body, no difference. vaccuum lines seem to be ok. The car idles so low it
sometimes dies. But when it is running at 55+ on hwy it is a champ. any
ideas?
@icemanfiveoh thanks my 03 Ranger just started having these problems i’m
gonna clean the iac
I have an 87 Ranger 2.3 EFI Lima and it wont stay running until its warmed
up and running for a little bit. Do i need the MAF Sensor? Somebody put a
cold air intake and its just hanging out, what do i do?
Same thing happened to me and mine was the IAC.
@fromthenorthwest I thought the same thing when i did it. i just kept
spraying and letting it sit in there a while.
My 96 dodge ram does the same exact thing. It happened a few times over the
winter, then the other day it started doing it every time i started it up.
Im cleaning the IAC valve and the throttle body tomorrow, lets hope it
fixes the problem 🙂
@crf250x33 really? i have one with 181000 miles and runs fine so far… put
on 9000 miles already.
lol I been screwing around with my f150 for weeks what a pain I did the
same as you plug wires, plugs fuel filter. if it isnt the IAC it can be a
ignition pack, but even if you vehicle is running rough or idles weird it
never hurts to clean that IAC.
My celica has the IAC problem too. It idle fine but it effect when u
accelerate. It burge or surge on gear 3. Went to the scrap yard and found
one that is ok. The IAC need to be fully closed for it to operate
correctly. All the IAC i found have gap. It is also use as a motor control.
Your is easy to repair or change. Compare to mine. I need to open the
throttle body to get to it.
check fuel pressure….you even read the codes? to me it sounds likea weak
fuel pump
My 98 has 167k 🙁 im afraid to drive it with the fear of it leaving me on
the side of the road.. just replaced the alternator and serpentine belt..
next will be that damn rattling exhaust!!! LOL
175,000 miles on that truck,wow.I bet you need to clean off and replace
alot of parts.
No Problem… I always like trying to help people out.
Hey man omg I’m so glad I found this video!!!! I’m going to try this right
now!!! I was told that my issue was the camshaft position sensor and
assembly, but I think I am going to try this. It you experience any further
trouble try the camshaft position sensor!!!
iac not iaf lol…
Mine did the same thing. i have a 93. after cleaning it it has worked for a
good almost 2 years. but now i think i have to replace it.
shux man, i hope u get it fixed. good luck
That is odd. Mine never did that when i cleaned it. The worst thing that
happens is you have to get a new one. At least you know how to get it out…
Did your truck gradually develop a rough until until it couldn’t start
anymore? I’m suspecting the wife’s ranger probably needs an IAC cleaning.
It runs and starts find. But when it’s warmed up, and the idle is low, it
gets a little rough idling.
thanks for your suggestions, but it didnt work by cleaning the IAC but it
helped alot… so it was either that or the air flow sensor like u
mentioned.. removed everything, took the sensor apart, looked ok to me,
then realized it was the air filter not letting air in.. -_- .. removed it
and worked fine.. so i dont know maybe it was 2 things a once, one of the
spark plugs was blown… replaced them all anyways, the ICM, Coils, and
wires were still under warranty so it works just fine..
i have a 1990 ford ranger. ive replaced so many parts on it and it sounds
just like yours did at the beginning. ive replaced the fuel pump, fuel pump
filter, all spark plugs spark plug wires, both ignition coils, the Icm
(very expensive), the throttle positioning sensor, i took the iac out and
cleaned it with cleaner as well as the throttle body. i also took off the
egr valve and cleaned it out. i also bought maf cleaner and cleaned that
out. I bought some lucas fuel additive for the injectors.
It quieted down now. Maybe it was because of the cleaner still in there,
who knows.
Huge difference
I really appreciate you sharing this video! It helped me save alot of time,
money, and frustration…Your awesome bro!!!!
Thanx man. Fixed my shit!
Oh and also it seems to run fine when im driving around town and highway
but soon a si slow down to a stop and start up to move again it stalls on
me and its almost liek its not getting gass, i mean i put it to the floor
once to see wut happens if it move and pick up speed but instead it
basically flooded out like giving to much gass and fludded it, sorry
spells, so yea, that my problems, has small knock in monring also, any help
for me please, give it to me lol.. ty.