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08-25-2012, 01:38 AM
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Idle Air Control Valve
Replacing the IAC on my new money pit...i mean 96 Ranger. In reading the forum extensively, it seems that Motorcraft is the preferred part replacement when possible. Can anyone tell me if that holds true for the IAC as well. most parts stores carry a 40.00 dollar one, the motorcraft one, only found at O'Reilly's btw, is 80.00 plus. Worth the xtra cash?? Thanks in advance for any opinions.
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08-27-2012, 08:53 PM
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Liking the Ford Ranger Forum
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Re: Idle Air Control Valve
Get one with a 1 year warranty. If it lasts that long, you'll be good for a long time.
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08-28-2012, 05:42 AM
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Re: Idle Air Control Valve
Have you cleaned the one you have on the truck? I cleaned mine and saved the money. Also I found out that I think mine was stuck closed because it idles a lot better now. It did take my computer a few trips to even out though.
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08-28-2012, 07:35 AM
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Old Skool
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Re: Idle Air Control Valve
www.rockauto.com has the motorcraft IAC for $50.00.
I have a used motorcraft IAC i can ship you for $15.00 from an engine im parting out. You would need to get the gasket.
PM if interested.
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08-28-2012, 11:26 PM
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RoughnRusty Ranger
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Re: Idle Air Control Valve
Quote:
Originally Posted by lookitsaustin
Have you cleaned the one you have on the truck? I cleaned mine and saved the money. Also I found out that I think mine was stuck closed because it idles a lot better now. It did take my computer a few trips to even out though.
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Yes...I did, along with the MAF and replaced TPS. was still experiencing the stalling at start-up/idle. However, your post makes me feel better, because after a few starts, it hasn't happened again. Hopefully the same result as yours. Thanks everyone for the input
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J Blaznik
Ocala, FL
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10-13-2012, 04:30 PM
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Ford Ranger Owner
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Re: Idle Air Control Valve
How does a guy go about cleaning a MAF or IAC?
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10-13-2012, 05:15 PM
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Re: Idle Air Control Valve
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Originally Posted by baxter
how does a guy go about cleaning a maf or iac?
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try a gumout choke cleaner and compressed air
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10-17-2012, 01:29 PM
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Ford Ranger Owner
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Re: Idle Air Control Valve
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Originally Posted by DONM
try a gumout choke cleaner and compressed air
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ONLY USE MAF CLEANER ON MAF. ok to use carb cleaner on iac but not maf
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10-17-2012, 01:42 PM
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Re: Idle Air Control Valve
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Originally Posted by Richard_Crainium
ONLY USE MAF CLEANER ON MAF. ok to use carb cleaner on iac but not maf
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Can you use MAF cleaner on IAC?
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10-17-2012, 03:01 PM
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You can but there are better options. Anything but MAF cleaner can damage a MAF. The IAC is much less sensitive.
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10-17-2012, 04:18 PM
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Re: Idle Air Control Valve
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Originally Posted by sgtsandman
You can but there are better options. Anything but MAF cleaner can damage a MAF. The IAC is much less sensitive.
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Options such as?
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10-17-2012, 07:27 PM
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Tank Diver
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Carb and throttle body cleaner or brake cleaner. Brake cleaner tends to do a more through job and dries faster but it depends on how plugged up the IAC is. The slower evaporation properties of the throttle body may work better if it needs to soak.
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