1986 Ford Ranger 2WD "engine idle" Questions

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...idle, engine dies In cold weather the truck won't idle, engine dies even when it gets warmed up idle is still too low. The temperature was about 18 degrees this morning when it happened. Please check ...

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...idle when engine is warm. Why? Ford Ranger doesn't idle when engine is warm. Why? is the check engine light on is so have code read 1st-second try cleaning the throttle body where air goes ...

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...idle. Until I revved up the engine. Then it started running rough and hasn't idled good since. Any ideas? I've rebuilt the carb, and replaced the distributor, rotor, pcv valve, ignition ...

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engine idle is out of factory specification. Sometimes the Idle Air Control (IAC) may have carbon built up. Disconnect the car battery, remove the valve, clean, re-install valve, and drive the vehicle

...Engine then starts idle rough, revving high and then almost cutting out.4.0 liter engine IT SOUNDS LIKE THE IAC (IDLE AIR CONTROL) MOTOR IS BAD OR GOING BAD, BUT THE QUICK SOLUTION IS GO TO ANY AUTO ...

...Engine at idle and neutral set rpms at lowest idle , around 640 rpms. then adjust the a/f ratio screws to balance carb. Screw both screws all the way in, do not force ,or needle and sear damage will ...

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...your intake manifold. Have all hoses and seals checked. If the idle air control valve is malfunctioning it would cause the engine to idle high even after the engine is warmed up. Have it checked

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...idle, summer or winter, regardless of how warm the engine is. Is this a sensor problem? Aside from this, the engine controls seem to work fine. either a vacuum leak or an idle air control valve ...

When I disconnect the wire from the idle valve the engine returns to 600 rpms. Sure it was the idle valve, purchased new one and still have same problem. Any one help? Replace the coolant temp sensor

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...idle. my check engine light has come on and then the problem started around the same time. while driving anytime i slow down and stop the idle drops below 500 rpms then dies. i think it might be an ...

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