idle surges

1999 FORD F-150
91,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LEGITIMATE007
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very good, that is mostlikely the problem, is there a check engine light on?
Jun 8, 2020 at 5:11 PM (Merged)
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VANGREENE
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I took a meter and ohmed out the TPS and it checked okay. The resistance increased as the throttle was opened from .3 to 3. I cleaned the connectors and started the truck. It was idling okay for a few minutes but it then went to idling about 3000 RPM again. I ohmed out the TPS again and it was very high. It appeared to be affected by heat when the truck was running. I replaced the TPS again and it seems to be working fine. I disconnected the battery to reset the computer and cranked it up then checked for codes again. I got a 1 1 1 which I believe means it know passes the test. Just for curiosityI ohmed out the TPS again and the resistance reduced as I opened the throttle. I drove it for about 25 miles and it seems to be working okay for know and I hope it's fixed. Thanks for the help and great communication.
Jun 8, 2020 at 5:11 PM (Merged)
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CTHENKE1999
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no the check engine light is not on
Jun 8, 2020 at 5:11 PM (Merged)
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LEGITIMATE007
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before doing the upper plenum, check the engine coolant temp sensor, and throttle position sensor
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CTHENKE1999
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Ran test on a snapon scanner all sensors test good. Also checked for other vaccum leaks I singled out each and every vaccum line one at a time.
Jun 8, 2020 at 5:11 PM (Merged)
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