Surges On Idle
csmarr
11-26-2006, 09:43 PM
I am having a problem with my 1987 3.0 Aerostar. When starting the rpm will not stay constant. It will surge then stumble and die. I have cleaned the Idle air valve, changed the throttle position sensor, changed the O2 sensor, placed the cap and rotor (maintenance), and searched for any vacuum leaks. I am running out of ideas. There is a constant voltage to the idle air valve. Could this be a bad sensor? Tach maybe?
csmarr
11-27-2006, 10:38 AM
I ran codes and got:
Code 18 Ignition diagnostic monitor IDM circuit failure, loss of rpm signal or spout circuit grounded.
Can anyone tell me where the problem is?
Code 18 Ignition diagnostic monitor IDM circuit failure, loss of rpm signal or spout circuit grounded.
Can anyone tell me where the problem is?
csmarr
11-28-2006, 03:54 PM
I replaced the MAP sensor and that seems to have solved the problem.
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