2004 ranger 3.0.. truck revs high randomly. Changed iac a...


2004 ranger 3.0.. truck revs high randomly. Changed iac and tps .. whe Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Ranger yourself? What have you tried so far? When iac is disconnected truck runs fine but CEL will come on ...

2004 ranger 3.0.. truck revs high randomly. Changed iac and tps .. whe Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Ranger yourself? What have you tried so far? When iac is disconnected truck runs fine but CEL will come on Mechanic's Assistant: Does the light stay on, or does it blink? Ideas?

Automotive Expert
Hi,sorry for the delay,My name is \*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\* i will do my best to assist you,I am sorry you are having this issue and i understand it can be frustrating with the iac connected.. do you get any trouble codes?

I will get the a code indicating the bad iac circuit
Automotive Expert
please do also, does the code come back after you clear it?

it has come back.. I even exchange the previous part with motorcraft one to see if it would make a difference
Automotive Expert
what is the code?

Code is P0511
Automotive Expert
stand by
Automotive Expert
sorry for the delay.. the problem is certainly the iac circuit .wiring to it ofr the computer itself please click the links https://www.dropbox.com/s/fddft9gy2z1gu7b/0120-ranger.pdf?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/esaiumutp6zmrit/0120-ranger1.pdf?dl=0

my best bet is to replace the wiring?
Automotive Expert
here is a wire diagram of the powertrain that will help you check the wiring please click the link https://www.dropbox.com/s/s42yajx4tnrlqbp/0120-ranger2.pdf?dl=0

Perfect thanks
Automotive Expert
You are very welcome It has been a pleasure working with you. thanks for using justanswer.com

What's the best practice in replacement of the wire
Automotive Expert
well, if you find a broken wire,,it would be best to just use a wire connectors to fix it thanks

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