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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 04:11 PM
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The code is there for a reason, you have a problem with your IAC valve and/or wiring. Wouldn't hurt to change the plugs too, but I bet between the two of those it will fix your problem.
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by skyhighsami
IAC can it be cleaned or removed from throttle body to be worked on?
yeah, two little torx screws IIRC...
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 04:18 PM
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when you SeaFoam an engine . . . it never gets poured in . . .!

Get the engine hot . . . normal temp

Get a very small hose, 1/8" works great (fish tank tubing). Use electrical tape, and tape one end to the already disconnected brake booster line. The other end needs to have a smaller end on it. I usually use a Wd40 or Brake Cleaner red tube attachment, and then have that electrical taped to the other empty end of the tubing. Why? . . . so that it's sucked up as slow as possible.

When you're using it in the gas tank: . . . Pour in the Seafoam first, then put in 10-15gal of whatever gas you usually use. This will "blend" in the SeaFoam with the gas while it's running.

It's like making chocolate milk with out the spoon . . . put the mix in first, and then the filling up of the tank with gas "mixes" the tank.
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 05:08 PM
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Well, I hope to have it fixed in short order. The owner called me and is going to get it tomorrow. If I have to buy the idle control valve I will, just to make it right since I was supposed to make it "better" while I had it.
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 06:16 PM
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PO174/PO171 bank 1 and bank 2 are the codes the truck is pulling now...what could cause that?
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 06:35 PM
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I beleive those codes are from the trims hitting the max number. I bet if you hooked up a HPT or EFI Live they would show 25 across the board... I would double check all the connections and TB gasket... make sure you got the vent line hooked back up to the valve cover.
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 08:33 PM
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I checked everything and rechecked it again and again. Is it possible where the EGR goes into the manifold it isn't sealing all the way?
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 08:35 PM
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that could definately cause your problem, any vacuum leak, even the smallest one would cause your problem...
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 09:50 PM
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It wasn't the MAF and it wasn't the Seafoam. I guess when I pulled the EGR tube from the intake to trim it somehow it broke and wasn't allowing the EGR tube to sit flush against the intake manifold. So, I need the EGR tube going to the intake manifold ASAP if someone has removed their EGR please send it ASAP!!! Let me know I need it very quickly
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 10:27 PM
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OK, I am a complete dumbass. Today's lesson....do not play mechanic 1 day after having a tumor removed from your neck. The drugs are still there and affecting you. When I pulled the EGR tube I didn't see the O ring, yes the O ring that fell off and rolled away about 5 feet from where we were. When going over the "Free Mods" link BlackGMC linked it said, "Do not loose the O ring" Lights and sirens went off, I went outside and looked around where we were working and found said O ring. I installed everything fired up the truck and she idled just as pretty as you please. Kids, do play mechanic when on drugs!!
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