On 1 Nov 2005 06:47:19 -0800,
savasca@vcu.edu wrote:
>(Snip)
>
>For anyone interested in what the resolution to this was, I just got it
>fixed yesterday:
>
>1. Replace all 8 spark plugs and their involved wiring (possible
>improper installation, something I had done at CarMax the very day this
>whole problem started a few months ago).
>
>2. Clean fuel injectors (for some reason, my fuel injectors tend to
>gunk up pretty bad once every 18 months or so). This wasn't related to
>the problem I took it in for, it was done as a preventative/regular
>checkup type thing I'm used to having done.
>
>3. Replace MAF.
>
>4. Replace IAC.
>
>Total charge for all this? $1,272.39, and on the way home, I realized
>I'm overdue for an oil change. My vacation has been stolen by the
>truck, but at least my baby girl runs better now than the day I bought
>her used.
The IAC was probably the problem. The MAF can do weird
stuff but, never heard of it reving the engine as would the
IAC acting up. It probably just needed a good cleaning.
Also, the MAF could probably have used a good cleaning but,
you will almost never hear a dealer tech admit they can be
cleaned. I suspect you could have fixed the problem with a
$4 can of throttle body cleaner in less than 1/2 half hour.
Glad you feel better
Lugnut
Linear Mode
