ok i just need to know where this thing is so i can fix this thing once and for all hopefully thats whats wrong with it, i got a rough idle. i have replaced everything but the coils and i mean everything!!!!!!! anyway its cheap to clean the idle control and not cheap for coils. got a 94 2.3 5 spd. any one know exacly where or maybe even a pic.

 

http://www.explorerforum.com/photopo..._black_cap.jpg

Thats what it looks like. I don't know where it's located on your truck, but most are right by the throttle. You can't miss it....

Actually their right on the side of the throttle body...

 

should be attached to the throttle body or right next to it in the intake stread.

Just wait Jeremy said.



Sometimes...cleaning them doesn't help. If it don't help...buy a brand new one. And I suggest any engine electrical component be OEM FORD.

 

thanks guys i found it was pretty easy it was pretty much reaching out there and smacking me in the face, also do you guys know if my truck has cap and rodor or not.

 

Just do a google search for the specs. on your truck. You'll find link's upon link's

 

ok cool to clean the idle air what do i do just take it off and spray the hell out of it or what.

 

Have you checked/changed out your MAF sensor.

I just had a terrible time diagnosong a very bad idle (especially when cold), that was worse when cold and seemed to get better after the engine warmed up but was still noticeably stumbling/missing.

Driveability was'nt really a problem however but sometimes I could tell it was missing. I actually removed the MAF sensor from the housing and cleaned the element with some carb cleaner and it cleared it right up.

I can't believe how much havoc that stupid sensor caused. I went through fuel injectors, coils, plugs, wires, DPFE sensor, checked egr valve function, replaced ground/starter/battery cables...........in short order a nightmare!

Just trying to help.




Allen

 

thats not it i cleaned that i have done everything i almost bought the coils but i think im gona pick up a fuel pressure regulator tomoro. after it warms up it has a hard time starting i have to put it to the floor to get it to fire, not when its cold when its cold it fires fine.