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In this video I will show you how to use Idle Air Control (IAC) position to identify a vacuum leak. It is important to understand that speed density engines (MAP engine with no MAF sensor) can have normal fuel trim numbers with a vacuum leak. This is why understanding how to read and interpret idle air control position on a scan tool it critical. The type of IAC used on this car is called a stepper motor and it's position is displayed on the scan tool in steps or counts. A "0" count means the IAC valve is fully closed.

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symptoms 50

  • check engine light (P0300, P0171, P0507)
  • high idle speed
  • poor gas mileage

fix 50

  • replace power brake booster (leaking vacuum)

test shown enh 50

  • how to interpret IAC motor position on the scan tool
  • how to locate a vacuum leak
  • why it is important to remember the one way check valve in the power brake booster
  • how to locate a leaking power brake booster
  • why fuel trim numbers look normal with a vacuum leak

Tools used

  • scan tool
  • smoke machine

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(Chapter 20) Idle Speed Problems and Testing

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Vacuum leak testing without a smoke machine (a SD Premium video):

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Ford F-150 P0171 P0174 Trouble Codes - vacuum leak (water test) :

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How to find a vacuum leak with water:

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P0506 IAC System RPM below expected (vacuum leak) - Ford:

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Causes of lean condition trouble codes P0171, P0174 - GM 5 3L:

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