Im having an intermittant problem with the Idle Air Control vavle gumming up and making the car stall at idle. The first time it happened I pulled it off and cleaned it. No problems for about two months. Then today it wouldn't idle at all. So I pulled the IAC off and cleaned it again, threw it back in and the car idles perfectly.
Now, I know somebody suggested buying a new IAC valve. Is there a difference between the one I have and the ones that ford is selling now? Or are they still the same?
Should I just start a routine of pulling the IAC off every month for a cleaning?
Is there a fix for this?
Also, what is the correct idle speed for my 98? Before cleaning it was idling at about 400-500 RPM's. After cleaning it idles about 600-700 RPM's (which I am assuming is about right).
Thanx.
Now, I know somebody suggested buying a new IAC valve. Is there a difference between the one I have and the ones that ford is selling now? Or are they still the same?
Should I just start a routine of pulling the IAC off every month for a cleaning?
Is there a fix for this?
Also, what is the correct idle speed for my 98? Before cleaning it was idling at about 400-500 RPM's. After cleaning it idles about 600-700 RPM's (which I am assuming is about right).
Thanx.