Engine Surge/ Rev @ Stop Light

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Mar 1, 2005 | 05:48 PM

BARNEY44

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Engine Surge/ Rev @ Stop Light

I HAVE A 1992 F150 WITH A 351 W AND SOMETHIMES WHEN I'M AT A STOP LIGHT THE ENGINE WILL SURGE ALMOST LIKE IT WANTS TO RACE THE CAR NEXT TO ME. ANY IDEAS WHATS WRONG -JB

Mar 1, 2005 | 06:32 PM

Green_98

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sounds like a bad IAC (Idle Air Control) unit or TPS (throttle body positioning sensor). Easy fix(s)

Mar 1, 2005 | 10:19 PM

Yankee7985

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Could also be a throttle position sensor (TPS).
Easy fix also.

Mar 1, 2005 | 10:34 PM

bigbronc

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Probably more likely a vacuum leak. Also, check base timing. And fuel pressure.

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Mar 2, 2005 | 05:10 PM

BARNEY44

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how do i check for a vacum leak.

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