Cleaning your throttle body and IAC for a smoother Idle. Ford Tauras or almost any vehicle

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  • Cleaning your throttle body and IAC for a smoother Idle.
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  • @sekine
    @sekine Před 7 lety +19

    Excellent video! Thank you. I'm curious, can one just spray MAF cleaner over the MAF sensor just as you were holding it, or does one need to remove the torx screws and remove sensor? I have a 2004 Ford Taurus Vulcan so I think it's same setup as yours. Thanks!

    • @FixingWithPassion
      @FixingWithPassion  Před 7 lety +4

      Actually It takes very little to clean it. Not the entire can. If you can get to it then you don't have to take it apart. Just spray it until its pretty clean.

    • @sekine
      @sekine Před 7 lety +1

      Great. I'll give it a try. Thanks again!

    • @OnlytypeisChocolate
      @OnlytypeisChocolate Před 6 lety +1

      thank you for asking this question, I was wondering the same thing with my 2004 Taurus SES. I'm getting P0101 code and rather than take it to the shop I think I may attempt cleaning the MAF & pray it solves the issue.

    • @ianlanfear5207
      @ianlanfear5207 Před 6 lety

      Hi from New Zealand have a great day

    • @TSPhotoAtlanta
      @TSPhotoAtlanta Před 4 lety +3

      The thing about MAF cleaner is that it’s about $10US. You can use electrical contact cleaner I’m told. I’d clean it off of the car/truck, just get a security bit set; the magic bit is a security T-15 (on my 1991 Ford Ranger). The MAF elements are extremely fragile / pulling the MAF will allow you to spray both sides of them. Be well ventilated, the crap in the cleaner is toxic.
      Atlanta.

  • @arontesfay2520
    @arontesfay2520 Před 2 lety +2

    You're lucky your IAC is right there. You wouldn't believe the kind of gymnastics I have to do under the car to remove the IAC in my 2002 Focus.

  • @alecianicole3012
    @alecianicole3012 Před 3 lety

    Just wanted to say thanks for posting this video... Four years later and it is still helping people. I drive a 2001 Mercury Sable... With a blown head gasket due to my daughter's father (who was a mechanic by trade). 😠 But luckily I kept on him until he finally got tired of my "nagging"... But by then it was too late. He did flush it all and did everything to help prolong it's life afterwards. But now that we are separated he refuses to help me with my car...and everything else but that's a whole different story altogether. So now I'm stuck paying or figuring it out myself. I just spent $500 having A BUNCH of stuff done (ac troubles, alternator, etc) So I'm not in a big hurry to fork out more money. I've seen this done many times.... Constantly watching family and my ex's family work on cars. So I feel fairly certain I can do it... But I KNOW I couldn't of without this video. So you just saved this single mom money, that I don't have... Four years later! Just wanted to know how much it is appreciated... Ohh and this comment is coming to you from the Sunshine State. 😉

  • @RWagggle6556
    @RWagggle6556 Před 6 lety +3

    Just bought a 2002 with 76k miles on it. These videos have helped me figure out the few issues it’s got. Watching from WV

  • @TSPhotoAtlanta
    @TSPhotoAtlanta Před 4 lety +4

    I will testify that cleaning the MAF, the IAC and the throttle body brought new life to my 1991 Ranger.
    It has about 88,000 miles on the clock.
    Also, oil & filter, air filter & cleanout the filter box, a small bottle of gumout in a half tank of premium unleaded, fuel filter and gas pump lines, gapped and gapped and installed new fine wire platinum Motorcraft sparkplugs, and gave it a mean 👀 look! Now she’s driving well and idles like a minitruck half her age...in Atlanta

  • @sporttyy14
    @sporttyy14 Před 6 lety

    Terrific video and thumbs up on your narration....you were calm, clear, specific and Thank You Again. Every car driver should know about this standard maintenance over time to help them and their families!

  • @kimberlyselby3010
    @kimberlyselby3010 Před 4 lety +2

    Thankyou thankyou thankyou..
    My 2002 ford taurus was stalling when braking, especially while turning but idling just fine if I came to a complete stop. It was getting worse and lugging when cruising under 35mph.. watched this video waiting at a hospital, bought carb cleaner on way home and 5 mins later it back up and running like normal again.. all together cost $3.99 + 5 mins work.. Justin from Florida btw

  • @darktoadone5068
    @darktoadone5068 Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks for the video, I have a cousin that has idling problems in his 02 Taurus wagon, I'll be sure to tell him about your video!

  • @benfrith7060
    @benfrith7060 Před 3 lety +3

    The aluminum intake manifold of my duratec had black carbon buildup after 175,000km I completely disassembled it and went through a couple cans of oven cleaner and used a high pressure washer to blast all the inside clean. Ben from Australia.

  • @albeedat1
    @albeedat1 Před 6 lety +12

    Thanks for the video. My 2003 Ford Taurus was idling badly and I did everything in your video ( along with changing the air filter )..my car runs great now. Better than when I bought it over a year ago . Virginia

  • @joelafleur6423
    @joelafleur6423 Před 6 lety +1

    Thanks I got some new things to try for my dads 05 tuarus,
    Ann Arbor M.I.

  • @erinerickson1006
    @erinerickson1006 Před 5 lety +1

    Hello from Florida! I have a 2003 Ford Taurus. My check engine light came on this morning and the code said it was the IAC. I'm hoping it just needs a good cleaning. I will be trying this tonight. Thank you for this video!

  • @apurekindsoul2251
    @apurekindsoul2251 Před 6 lety +7

    Thanks for the excellent video! I am a Kentucky gal that maintains her own car. This helps tremendously, going to clean it all out tomorrow.

    • @evo1417
      @evo1417 Před rokem

      Let me know how it goes. Im going to do it to mine and hopefully it works for you.!

    • @MartinRodriguez-mf7pq
      @MartinRodriguez-mf7pq Před 5 měsíci

      ​@evo1417 Hi did you ever end up doing this?

  • @Whatdoyouthink.687
    @Whatdoyouthink.687 Před 4 lety +1

    I've been watching various vids on this topic, but this one was very thorough. Just what I was looking for, thanks so much. John from south Jersey.

  • @kriskris-zg2gw
    @kriskris-zg2gw Před 6 lety

    thanks watching it from montreal,quebec canada.
    good work, thank you

  • @MC-zc5lm
    @MC-zc5lm Před 3 lety +2

    Colorado- im going to try to do this. First time in my LIFE- lol- hope i can do it. Thanks for the video.

  • @Lucky9449
    @Lucky9449 Před 3 lety

    Great video, very detailed, great job, thank you so much!

  • @mouse100111
    @mouse100111 Před 5 lety +1

    2005 Mercury Sable LS. My idle is bad, thanks for the vid, I'll tryi this out

  • @ProspectorsGhost
    @ProspectorsGhost Před 3 lety

    Great Video. Thanks for sharing. Watching from Idaho here.

  • @scottketchum2224
    @scottketchum2224 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for the video, I have an 03 Taurus which has the same engine and I watch your videos as a reference, I had a problem with the engine surging and I cleaned the iac valve and no more surging. I'm in Michigan.

    • @scottketchum2224
      @scottketchum2224 Před 4 lety

      @@duynajohnson8479 yes and sometimes it would stall if I took my foot off the gas, but it is running great now that I cleaned it. Now I'm thinking of running some seafoam through the intake.

  • @stevebidigare2819
    @stevebidigare2819 Před 4 lety +1

    awesome video dude, very helpful for half-ass wannabee mechanics like myself . loved the mud-dauber refence

  • @alankay946
    @alankay946 Před 5 lety +1

    Great video going to try on my Mazda Tribute tomorrow. Watching from Clearwater Florida. Thanks!

  • @VagabondofRandom
    @VagabondofRandom Před 5 lety +1

    Great video, Very informative and straight to the point! NM Here

  • @JAYREEZE1
    @JAYREEZE1 Před 7 lety +1

    Another great video I'm watching from Los Angeles bought a 01 Taurus last year it's still running good but not as good as its capable off but I will start cleaning my throttle body more often now to get better proformance

    • @wascopI
      @wascopI Před 6 lety

      and so now you no longer own the taurus because it turned out to be a typical ford

  • @myvantasticvanlife9823
    @myvantasticvanlife9823 Před 5 lety +1

    Great video, I know what ill be doing at the weekend, very useful thanks from the UK

  • @Chrestmaker
    @Chrestmaker Před 6 lety +4

    Thanks for the vid. Didn't know that you could clean the I.A.C. like that. I have seen some horrible throttle bodies that actually had to pre-soak and then proceed as you have, but wasn't sure if I should clean while the engine was running.
    Might just have to back this by slowly pouring in a 1/4 of SeaFoam (after your tips have been completed) in the booster vacuum line. She will sure spit and sputter for the first 1/4 can and then I dump the other 1/4 in super fast as to stall the engine. Wait at least 5 minutes and try to start. I have found better results with this technique when the engine is semi-cold, otherwise the heat from the engine will prematurely evaporate the SeaFoam and it won't be quite as effective.
    Thanks, and Cheers!

  • @macmedina3020
    @macmedina3020 Před 2 lety

    Very good tip, thank you very much. This will surely save me a few bucks in mechanic fees... Have a wonderful day!!!

  • @jasonvailea687
    @jasonvailea687 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks much for the video! -Vancouver Washington

  • @waynebumpous5896
    @waynebumpous5896 Před rokem +1

    Hey Wayne from Mississippi I enjoyed your video ad it was very helpful!! I have a 2001 Taurus and I'm having problems with it idling I will definitely do what you did !! Thank you !!!

  • @clarkjule5529
    @clarkjule5529 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks. Two of my kids have these cars. Will try this cleaning technique. From Saskatoon Canada

  • @dd200371
    @dd200371 Před 5 lety

    I HAVE A 2004 FORD TAURUS V-6 ! ONT CANADA GOOD VIDEO VERY HELPFUL !

  • @raysosunshine
    @raysosunshine Před 6 lety +1

    Goin old school with the carb cleaner right down the ol' throat! Love it! Pennsylvania.

  • @earldarling7792
    @earldarling7792 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video. Learned a few things to do (and not to do) on my 2006 Taurus

  • @terrispohn975
    @terrispohn975 Před 4 lety

    Hi from Michigan! Thanks for the video!

  • @GidJul
    @GidJul Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks, the video is surely informative. Watched from Kampala, Uganda.

  • @PASINC
    @PASINC Před 5 lety

    Helpful ... from Chicago IL. Thank you.

  • @sebert1
    @sebert1 Před 6 lety +34

    That black liquid in the throttle body was the run down from when you sprayed the cleaner into the IAC hole...Alaska here

    • @patriotkennethburlingham7059
      @patriotkennethburlingham7059 Před 5 lety +3

      yup

    • @renewillard777
      @renewillard777 Před 4 lety +2

      Nope, my 2005 Taurus se had the same thing when I opened it up. I’ve never sprayed anything... New Orleans here. 49,000miles

    • @cornelbuckley
      @cornelbuckley Před 4 lety +2

      Yep. Any black residue in there is usually dry, not wet, and running.

  • @ritajumbo9257
    @ritajumbo9257 Před rokem

    Thanks from this old lady in Northern Arizona!

  • @gilbertvaldez8209
    @gilbertvaldez8209 Před 5 lety +2

    Thanks for the great help. Lubbock Texas

  • @jsetennis9224
    @jsetennis9224 Před 2 lety +3

    I'm having problems with the IAC, so I'm going to try to clean it and see how it goes. Thanks for the video from Alexandria, VA

  • @edgarzayas3070
    @edgarzayas3070 Před 6 lety

    Thanks for this video, I'm hoping it helps fix my Taurus' problems. TN checking in.

  • @davidblase6564
    @davidblase6564 Před 6 lety +1

    Thanks so much for your help after learning about all the recalls and issues on this 99 merc villager I was heading for the San Francisco bridge but I think it,ll be alright

  • @xlfive
    @xlfive Před 6 lety

    Hi from the UK,Very helpful video thanks

    • @anthonyarano4638
      @anthonyarano4638 Před 4 lety

      I have the same car how do I figure what is making a squills noise belt tentioner or serpintine belt

  • @catenthusiast81
    @catenthusiast81 Před 10 měsíci

    Im actually kind of excited to try this tomorrow. My 2006 Taurus has been running super rough.....Im hoping this helps, because this single mom CANNOT afford an expensive mechanics bill!!!! Thank you SO MUCH for the video!

  • @svensk2003
    @svensk2003 Před 6 lety

    Great video. Thank you!

  • @rogernewcomb9014
    @rogernewcomb9014 Před 6 lety +1

    Nice video. My Brother in Law's Taurus has been giving him issues. Stalling out, etc. I find out today it's been only in stop and go traffic situations. Light clicks on "Throttle Body! IAC valve!" sometimes the easiest fixes are those last tried....

  • @billmancos9820
    @billmancos9820 Před 2 lety +1

    thanks for the fab and very useful video! Norfolk Virginia

  • @jasongarcia5482
    @jasongarcia5482 Před 4 lety +1

    Hi, watching from trinidad and tobago.
    Thanks for the video.

  • @manuellazarte5637
    @manuellazarte5637 Před 3 lety

    california at hayward ,thank you for this video.it is so kool for us to learn this.

  • @kingscairn
    @kingscairn Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks Nathan - good man - fixed me up - 1997 Merc Sable - South Carolina

  • @donniebentley9904
    @donniebentley9904 Před 2 lety

    Watching from prestonsburg Ky, thanks for the video 👍🏻

  • @samkara1271
    @samkara1271 Před 5 lety +1

    Great video.. thanks for sharing.. from Australia..

  • @macjoe7529
    @macjoe7529 Před 2 lety

    I am watching from Arizona. Hello! I am going to try this and see if it work for me. Thanks!

  • @williampage2638
    @williampage2638 Před 4 lety

    I like this video very much from Alabama.

  • @Tmax-ub5br
    @Tmax-ub5br Před 3 lety

    My 03 Ford Taurus has surging up and down at idle when it warms up i had to replace the mass air flow sensor and filter box cause mine broke. I put in new air filter and cleaned the mass air flow sensor but still does the same thing. Good video. Columbus OH.

  • @christymalaterre8794
    @christymalaterre8794 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for the video,ND

  • @swistone
    @swistone Před měsícem +1

    From Saskatoon Saskatchewan, Canada, thanks for the tip.

  • @margaretmcnally1418
    @margaretmcnally1418 Před 3 lety

    Using wife’s iPad, Good job and appreciated tucson, AZ.

  • @MuhammadAziz-uq2hc
    @MuhammadAziz-uq2hc Před rokem +1

    Thanks Bro Excellent video God bless you man

  • @stephenjones4486
    @stephenjones4486 Před 5 lety

    Thank you good video. Running alot better

  • @spikemandan
    @spikemandan Před 4 lety +1

    have a 04 taurus just got it with a 155,000 on it will be doing all this stuff soon thanks for the video you did a good job making this video thumbs up dude keep it up!

  • @kingscairn
    @kingscairn Před 6 lety +1

    Thx TVWXMAN32, great video especially a guy using one hand camera and one wrench !
    South Carolina

  • @glennpurcell5206
    @glennpurcell5206 Před 5 lety

    GLENN ON VANCOUVER ISLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA ,CANADAGreat video.......wifes '97 ford explorer ....now runs fine after following your instructions..... MANY THANKS.......

  • @1cachilupi
    @1cachilupi Před 6 lety +2

    Thank you!! from FL

  • @4THALSTME
    @4THALSTME Před 11 měsíci

    Great video. Will let you know my results! Vanc Canada

  • @manunoia1647
    @manunoia1647 Před 4 lety +1

    Hi, I am actually watching you from Switzerland!

  • @trevormiller6254
    @trevormiller6254 Před rokem

    Hi watching from the Cayman island thanks for you tips very helpful

  • @york57
    @york57 Před 4 lety +2

    Watching from West Virginia my car has been running at 1500 RPMs at a stop when you put it in park sometimes it will go clear up to 3000 I just cleaned the air idle intake going to clean the throttle body I'm hoping that will fix it. I did get a code indicating air idle intake and by the way it's a 2000 Ford Taurus dual overhead cam hopefully this will fix the problem.

  • @moosepilot3145
    @moosepilot3145 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video going to try this today thanks . TX here

  • @larrymeador3604
    @larrymeador3604 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks, Larry from Wichita Falls Texas

  • @manwhosayf
    @manwhosayf Před 3 lety +1

    My girlfriends car has been idling rough and sometimes stalling when going from reverse to drive. Going to try this when she gets home. Watching from Georgia, Thanks for the video.

  • @derekwallacensb
    @derekwallacensb Před 4 lety +1

    Excellent video!! Thanks! Houston Texas

  • @alexbullock3010
    @alexbullock3010 Před 6 lety

    Hi from Utah 😁 thanks for your help!

  • @MoariBoyNz
    @MoariBoyNz Před 5 lety

    Informative video cheers New Zealand

  • @groundzerozone
    @groundzerozone Před 7 lety +1

    This was such a helpful video! Thank you so much for uploading this!

    • @brianthomas9806
      @brianthomas9806 Před 6 lety

      groundzerozone
      Thanks for your videos. I have a 2000 F150 4.6. Truck has been running rough for a few weeks. Codes showed 2 misfires. Replaced sparkplugs and 1 coil pack. No more skipping! But had rough Idol and hesitation. Replaced the MAF. Still same. Found vacuum leak where pcv connected to hose. Replaced that small hose section and pcv valve. Engine cranks then dies immediately. Disconnected pcv, engine cranks and runs great. Connect the pcv and will not stay running. I have not checked the other end of the pcv hose or the IAC. What do you think?
      Thanks again!

  • @OREGONGAMER503
    @OREGONGAMER503 Před 3 lety +1

    Oregon here. Thanks for the info

  • @louiecatindig3210
    @louiecatindig3210 Před 2 lety +1

    Rock on! Philippines here!👍👍👍

  • @michaelcoolidge1423
    @michaelcoolidge1423 Před 5 lety +3

    I just cleaned TPS on my 03 Taurus SEL n its dropped my idle 500rpm. Cleaned my throttle body while I was at it runs like a 24V DOHC! Thanks.

  • @elmorebaggins8586
    @elmorebaggins8586 Před 5 lety

    Great video! Watching from Virginia

  • @Zion-jw3gm
    @Zion-jw3gm Před 4 lety

    Saying HI! from the UK cousin, thanks for your upload

  • @erniesantos5212
    @erniesantos5212 Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much for your video

  • @richardarias7614
    @richardarias7614 Před 2 lety

    Hello from Georgia
    02 Mercury sable
    Stalls at start up
    Gonna clean up throttle and clean
    Iac then off to smoke test on intake
    Will keep you updated

  • @lifebiggestchallenges
    @lifebiggestchallenges Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the video, NC

  • @clementwilson1795
    @clementwilson1795 Před 4 lety

    thanks will try that

  • @hypersports4796
    @hypersports4796 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks Nathan for sharing your knowledge on fixing our vehicle that are giving us some problems.Lol
    I cleaned the MAP sensor on my wife’s 2001 sable and dust out the air filter, because it was idling high and low and would stow after driving it for a few minutes when I come to a stop. Sadly it’s still acting up.
    But thanks to you I’ll clean the iac and the throttle body and hopefully that will fix the idling problem😁
    I’m watching from Seattle Wa

  • @krism2746
    @krism2746 Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks from Michigan

  • @alshalakaed857
    @alshalakaed857 Před 3 lety

    Looking for my cars problems going to try this .

  • @revrvini
    @revrvini Před 2 lety +1

    Hi watchn from NEW ZEALAND thanks for the info

  • @medicareplanningwithjohnde8751

    Well done. Thank you for being clear, concise, not repeating yourself. Well thought out beforehand. Sacramento.

  • @jkbaker01
    @jkbaker01 Před 5 lety

    Thanks for the video from Detroit Michigan

    • @FixingWithPassion
      @FixingWithPassion  Před 5 lety

      Snow gone there yet?? Ha ha...

    • @jkbaker01
      @jkbaker01 Před 5 lety

      Nathan Rohrbough almost :) only 86 today couldn’t melt it all though :)

  • @Kwdog75
    @Kwdog75 Před 5 lety

    Thanks for the video, i'm from napanee ontario canada

  • @FAST-tn1fl
    @FAST-tn1fl Před 6 lety +1

    thank you from Illinois

  • @joycefarr6403
    @joycefarr6403 Před 5 lety +2

    Thanks from Alabama

  • @adamwhitt9349
    @adamwhitt9349 Před 6 lety

    Appreciate it. Just spent $300 on ONE of my catalytic converters, I think there's 3 on my 2004 Taurus SES. Just been looking for videos about general cleaning and maintenance regarding the whole exhaust system and sensors. Seems to be a sensor everywhere I turn..... West Virginia here. 👍✌️

  • @labranchegeorges
    @labranchegeorges Před rokem +1

    Hello I'm watching from ottawa canada. I have a 2002 ford taurus. I've been watching how to clean the idle control valve. Thank you for that information my car now is idling without the up and down idle.
    George

  • @spark2335
    @spark2335 Před 5 lety +1

    Live your videos great job
    I’m watching from Australia 🇦🇺
    My car has been cranking longer than usual during the first start up in my day have any ideas what might cause that? My car is a Ford Fusion sport 2017 thank you and god bless

  • @corazondemelon8374
    @corazondemelon8374 Před 4 lety

    Hi from Mendota Calif 👏👏Had that problem today on my 1995 Taurus, but I bought a new part. Whish id seen video before 😊 Thanks for info. 👍 Hope you make more videos onTaurus. Well new part didnt work still idles high what should i chexk next?

  • @JetoRay78
    @JetoRay78 Před 3 lety

    FLORAL PARK ny says thanks so much for your video 💯🇺🇸

  • @auvaileutele5818
    @auvaileutele5818 Před 4 lety +2

    Thank you Nathan, I really like this clip. I am watching from American Samoa in the Pacific Ocean.

  • @luvpants2012
    @luvpants2012 Před 4 lety

    Great video.