Erratic Idle on my 2.9 E.F.I.
EVH5150
11-15-2004, 12:26 PM
Had this damn erratic idle for the longest time so I finally did a scan and came up with a code 13 (Idle speed motor or air bypass motor not controlling Idle properly) The only thing I could find was the air bypass valve on the upper intake. Would that be what's causing this or is there some sort of idle speed motor/air bypass motor not described in the Haynes manual. Id appreciate any help. Thanks
Marbles1984
11-16-2004, 08:00 PM
Its more then likely your idle air control valve or u have a vacume leak
EVH5150
11-16-2004, 09:06 PM
Thanks for the reply. If it were a vacuum leak, what's the best way to locate the leak? I've heard using a hose held up to the ear works, but where exactly should I listen and would it be a very audible hissing or a faint one. thanks.
Marbles1984
11-18-2004, 11:02 AM
check all ur vacume hoses by hand and see if there cracked or dry rotted anywhere...i suggest taking um off and putting it in a bucket of water and blowing through it while corking the other end
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