sonik
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- Year, Model & Trim Level
- '94 XLT
I installed the BBK TB yesterday and it says to unplug the IAC and set the idle at 500 by adjusting the screw. It wouldn't start with it disconnected. When it was connected without any adjustments it idled at the right rpm, just a little rough. So I adjusted the screw to open the TB a little and after a few tries with the IAC unplugged I got it at 500. But now with the IAC connected it idles a little higher and rougher than before. Should I just set the screw back and say screw it? Maybe the IAC is bad?
Is it me or would it be a little hard to turn the screw with the engine on? I had to swing the screw towards me by opening the TB fully and then use pliers... hopefully I'm twisting the right screw
Also, there was a plastic bushing that they wanted installed. The old TB didn't have one but I put it in there, hopefully not upside down or something. The
instructions (PDF format) have a note about a special part being needed on some models. I assume this doesn't apply to 1994's.
Someone in a past message, Alec I think, said the computer should be reset when a new TB is installed. I had the battery disconnected when installing this, but I still have my radio settings so maybe it wasn't reset. I'm going to leave it disconnected over night and see how it is in the morning. And lastly... I installed the Apten chip after the TB, but before I started adjusting the screw.
Edit: Changing all the TPS' to IAC's in the message, thanks Limited Ex
Is it me or would it be a little hard to turn the screw with the engine on? I had to swing the screw towards me by opening the TB fully and then use pliers... hopefully I'm twisting the right screw
Also, there was a plastic bushing that they wanted installed. The old TB didn't have one but I put it in there, hopefully not upside down or something. The
instructions (PDF format) have a note about a special part being needed on some models. I assume this doesn't apply to 1994's.
Someone in a past message, Alec I think, said the computer should be reset when a new TB is installed. I had the battery disconnected when installing this, but I still have my radio settings so maybe it wasn't reset. I'm going to leave it disconnected over night and see how it is in the morning. And lastly... I installed the Apten chip after the TB, but before I started adjusting the screw.
Edit: Changing all the TPS' to IAC's in the message, thanks Limited Ex