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Car Forum / Ford / Ford Explorer / October 2005

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94 idle speed adjust ?

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Henry Kolesnik - 25 Oct 2005 19:20 GMT
I think I got the Idle Air Control valve problem solved but it seems the
idle speed is too low, right at 500 rpm.  What is the idle speed supposed to
be and where is the screw to increase it.  I've looked aronmd but can't see
anything obvious.  Any tips appreciated.
tnx

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Hank WD5JFR

Happy Traveler - 26 Oct 2005 04:43 GMT
Don't know anything about the original problem which started this thread,
but I am afraid that you are missing something. The idle speed of virtually
every fuel injected engine is set and maintained by the PCM (computer).
That's what the IAC is for. There is no way to change the idle speed setting
except by re-programming the PCM (and there should be no reason to do so).
If the idle speed does not follow the computer-calculated setpoint, a
trouble code will usually be set.
BTW: Take a look at the VECI sticker under the hood. The fact that idle
speed is computer-controlled and not adjustable should be clearly stated
there.

> I think I got the Idle Air Control valve problem solved but it seems the
> idle speed is too low, right at 500 rpm.  What is the idle speed supposed to
> be and where is the screw to increase it.  I've looked aronmd but can't see
> anything obvious.  Any tips appreciated.
> tnx
johanb - 26 Oct 2005 04:55 GMT
About 650 -700

There's no screw, thats why you have a IAC valve.

So maybe you don't have your IAC problem solved :-)

> I think I got the Idle Air Control valve problem solved but it seems the
> idle speed is too low, right at 500 rpm.  What is the idle speed supposed to
> be and where is the screw to increase it.  I've looked aronmd but can't see
> anything obvious.  Any tips appreciated.
> tnx
Mikepier - 26 Oct 2005 13:01 GMT
Even if you cleaned the IAC valve, it could still give you idle
problems. Might be time for a new one.
Henry Kolesnik - 26 Oct 2005 15:31 GMT
thanks for all the help..
No wonder I couldn't find an idle adjust, I'm too old and never worked on
these newer critters that are fuel injected and computer controlled..
I'll be be looking for a good deal on a IAC or try to find a good used one
at pullit parts.
O'Reillys tell me that it is a Ford ony product, that they can order.

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Hank WD5JFR

>I think I got the Idle Air Control valve problem solved but it seems the
>idle speed is too low, right at 500 rpm.  What is the idle speed supposed
>to be and where is the screw to increase it.  I've looked aronmd but can't
>see anything obvious.  Any tips appreciated.
> tnx
Steve Sigman - 26 Oct 2005 15:54 GMT
> thanks for all the help..
> No wonder I couldn't find an idle adjust, I'm too old and never worked on
> these newer critters that are fuel injected and computer controlled..
> I'll be be looking for a good deal on a IAC or try to find a good used one
> at pullit parts.
> O'Reillys tell me that it is a Ford ony product, that they can order.

I wouldn't bother buying a used one as you won't know how long it will
last. You can buy a brand new one at autozone for $59.99.

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