Mercury Tracer Repair Question
Asked on December 20, 2006
99 merc p1506, p0455
Hey All. 1999 Mercury Tracer, 2.0 SOHC, Automatic, 124K. Purchased 3 mths ago after a lube shop replaced the head gasket. Check engine lights been on since the 2nd day. P1506 (IAC overspeed) P0455 (Gross leak) only codes left to fix. Idles btwn 1400-2000 warm or cold. When a/c compressor engaged, idle falls to 800-1000 but vehicle shakes very bad and (with brake applied) squealing from belt. Not enough vacuum at EGR valve to move the needle on hand gauge(at any time). Work completed= New plugs & wires-Almost all rubber vacuum lines replaced-ALL vacuum lines(rubber/plastic) checked and no leaks-Cleaned MAF sensor-Replaced Catalytic converter, PCV valve & both O2's-Removed & cleaned IAC-Throttle body-EGR valve & new gaskets-NO intake manifold leak found. IAC valve activates when unbolted & ignition turned to on but no change in rpm's when unplugged (installed). I hope you can help !!!! THANKS !!!!!
Answer
Replied on December 20, 2006
Hey L2,
Believe it or not that p0455 could be the culprit of your high idle p1506. the evap system is all under a vacuum. I'd try to rule out the vacuum issues at the evap canister first. Or ...... disconnect all vacuum to it underhood ...evap solenoids and see if your idle self corrects. I would also recommend to verify vacuum hose routing. Let us know!
Chris
Replied on December 20, 2006
Definitly sounds like a vacuum leak.Inspect and test the canister and the control solenoid.For it to set that code it should be a fairly obvious leak
Replied on January 11, 2007
I replaced the EGR vacuum solenoid- NO change !! When I can, I'll double check the canister. Thank You, 2carpro & carundell, MUCH appreciated !!!!