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Fetid564

Fetid564

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How do i fix intake manifold runner control stuck open?

I have a 1998 ford windstar. the intake manifold runner control is stuck open and i do not know where it is or what it looks like, let alone how to fix it. Can anyone help me?

 
 
 
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Submitted 58 days ago...

kbky11

kbky11

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This is the way iam sorry , but Everything is that this control is driven electronically. That is, the computer opens and closes the valve. Sludge buildup will cause it to stick open - it seems no one has one to stick closed.
The computer uses proprietary software, which seems to be unavailable to small auto shops, and do-it-yourself people. The "fix" is to take the vehicle to a Ford shop, where they will re-program your computer, telling it to cycle that valve during driving, to prevent the build up of sludge.
Since the air ports are located between the intake manifold and the valves, physically cleaning them would mean removing the manifold.
Removing the manifold on an older car is little challenge to me. I hate working on these newer cars, with everything made of aluminum, and no room to get your hand into the small spaces, let a alone the tool necessary to turn the bolt. Perfect recipe for stripped bolts, and yet more expensive repairs.

 
 

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