The 89G - 🔧 FOX BODY Official Ford Procedure Base Idle Reset 🔧

The 89G - 🔧 FOX BODY Official Ford Procedure Base Idle Reset 🔧 - EP55

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2 жыл бұрын

#EIGHTNINEGARAGE #FOXBODY #IDLERESET
Welcome to another episode of The Eight Nine Garage. In this episode, we do a base idle reset on Frankie the Fox Body. I use the Ford recommended method. Let's see if it works with the E303 and A3M combo.. Or, will I have to use alternative measures? Subscribe and ring that bell to stay current on all the haps with Frankie.
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@riptodd9111 2 жыл бұрын

Did you have to swap the PCM?

@89G 2 жыл бұрын

Nope, it still has the A3M in it right now. This procedure got it to idle with that A3M computer.

@ultraman33624 8 күн бұрын

Your starter turned over fast as hell. My starter sounds like the battery is damn near dead even with BRAND NEW battery. 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️😂😂

@89G 8 күн бұрын

@ultraman33624 lol... my old starter was like that. Especially when it got hot! Thank you for watching!

@ultraman33624 8 күн бұрын

@@89G I think it’s because I powder coated the timing chain cover and didn’t grind the powder off where it actually contacts the block around all the bolt holes so the starter isn’t properly grounded. It’s the only thing that actually makes sense since it does it with a brand new battery. Great video and your instructions were crystal clear.

@89G 8 күн бұрын

@@ultraman33624 Oh, OK! Gotcha....

@fifteen8 6 ай бұрын

Looks like you fixed it. Over 25 years straight of owning fox bodies, I've found the ignition module is often the culprit. They get really hot mounted on the dizzy. So much so, that on my 91 LX I've relocated it with a homemade heatsink. No problems since on this car.

@89G 6 ай бұрын

It's been wonderful since I did this... I actually have an Sn95 heat sink I want to adapt for this at some point. Thanks for watching!

@harleyd9857 3 ай бұрын

Yea that’s what I did with my 93 Ranger. Good idea.

@scottsinfl 2 ай бұрын

I think the trick is getting it set on the base idle 725 or lower. We all contribute the stalling to low idle so we try to set it higher to compensate but the computer will shut out the control if it cant control the idle low enough to learn the bottom drop of the idle witch causes the stall. Im going to test this theory tomorrow ive got a 92 doing the exact same thing heck even the a/c will stall it at idle. Thanks for the vid it helped a lot.

@89G 2 ай бұрын

You're very welcome! My E303 likes 700. I'd love to get it a bit lower though.

@scottsinfl 2 ай бұрын

@@89G Thats the same cam Ive got in this car.

@89G 2 ай бұрын

@scottsinfl I have a Trick Flow stage 2 that I may put it. I've seen a lot of people complain about idle issues with the E303. I also have a Comp Cams 274HR as well... but it's in a 351 on my engine stand.

@dank8846 9 ай бұрын

I just wanted to say thank you for the video. I've been having problems with hot starts for a while and this cured it! This is video explained it very well and easy to follow!

@89G 9 ай бұрын

That's awesome! Thank you so much for jumping in and sharing your experience!

@dirtbiker0h9 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best explanation ive seen of this yet. Done the procedure a few times now but always come back for a refresh! Thanks! Works with the X3Z PCM I have!

@89G 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words! I am happy I was able to help you out.

@KASLCustoms 2 жыл бұрын

Look at that sparkly clean gauge cluster!!! 🤩😉👊

@89G 2 жыл бұрын

It looks so much better! I'm so glad you posted yours. It my interior look so clean.

@user-tq3yn7wd9s Жыл бұрын

Great video .I have 86 GT i bought new in april 86 .have set tps many times over the years.doing idle reset has her idling awesome.

@89G Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your feedback! This method has worked for me many times!

@pedrocalderon40 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, you are a Master, grettings from Lima- Perú

@89G 3 ай бұрын

You're very welcome! I appreciate your support and feedback 🙏

@martyfells380 2 жыл бұрын

Saved this 1 for sure. * Thank U *

@applemac8561 2 жыл бұрын

by far best one I seen on youtube. easy to understand you.

@89G 2 жыл бұрын

I sincerely appreciate your support 🙏

@stustangman3689 2 жыл бұрын

oh good. ima use this on mine too ty 4 this

@89G 2 жыл бұрын

I hope it helps!

@elliottbutts153 2 жыл бұрын

Subbed!! Glad it worked. I will definitely reference this vid next time I have to do mine on my 91 LX Vert. Thx

@89G 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your support and the sub!

@steveday5038 Жыл бұрын

I've seen where if you are having trouble in this area but with a surging idle and getting egr codes, you can change out the coolant temperature sensor and it will clear it up.

@89G Жыл бұрын

Good to know, I was not aware of that trick. I appreciate you adding that to the comments!!

@_moes_garage_ 9 ай бұрын

Wow that was an awesome video! Very clear and easy to follow. Nice job man!

@89G 9 ай бұрын

I really appreciate it 🙏 thank you so much!

@javiermiranda1751 2 жыл бұрын

Aw man, this right here is the best idle reset video on youtube! Glade you mentioned your channel on junkyard doggs most recent video. Subbed 🤙🏼 keep em coming!! (:

@89G 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the kind words, support, and sub! I love Junkyard Doggs channel... I hope he keeps it going!

@rickysixer7851 2 жыл бұрын

I agree Bro!

@trailerpark187 Жыл бұрын

Ill try this tonight. When the engine is cold it start and stall immediately. Try again and itll try to die.

@89G Жыл бұрын

I hope it works for you! Please let us know... I'll try to help in any way I can.

@trailerpark187 Жыл бұрын

Ok so I did this method and it seems so far to have worked. So thanks for sharing

@89G Жыл бұрын

@@trailerpark187 That is fantastic! I'm so happy it helped you out

@rr122608 Жыл бұрын

I have an issue with cold starts. It rough idles for about 3 minutes and then it clears up. I have changed the coolant sensor and purchased the pcv kit and air charge temp sensor but haven’t taken it to the mechanic. I will definitely try this after replacing the act, pcv kit, and a new c&l 76mm maf. 😊

@89G Жыл бұрын

Let us know how it goes!

@bryanrobinson7969 Жыл бұрын

Dude bad ass video I’m going for it only thing is my idle is fast not slow. I think we need a video on vacuum test 😕

@89G Жыл бұрын

I have one on smoke testing for vacuum leaks. I'll get you a link.

@89G Жыл бұрын

Here you go. IMO, this is the best way to check for vacuum leaks. Let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rNl_gpZn3sfOaWQ.html

@bryanrobinson7969 Жыл бұрын

Dude when I unplug at beginning that shit it idle perfect ??????

@89G Жыл бұрын

@@bryanrobinson7969 do you mean the MAF sensor?

@bryanrobinson7969 Жыл бұрын

No iMac u call it step 2

@gregdiiamond3899 2 жыл бұрын

I got to ride in Frankie!lol

@89G 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you liked it! Did you get your Toyota yet?

@gregdiiamond3899 2 жыл бұрын

Not yet. I wanted made well so I put an order in to Japan. I know some Toyota’s are made in Mexico and I’ve heard horror stories. Where was your Yaris made?

@89G 2 жыл бұрын

@@gregdiiamond3899 it still has the "Made in Japan" sticker on the drivers door window.

@alexchadbourne Жыл бұрын

I’m going to do this on my car tomorrow hopefully it the weather holds up. Especially since I just got it running again

@89G Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you got it going again! Hope to see you at some shows this year! Hit me up if you have questions.

@alexchadbourne Жыл бұрын

@@89G thanks man! I hope to be at quite a few shows

@89G Жыл бұрын

@@alexchadbourne Nice. The Fox Body turnout has been pretty decent lately.

@alexchadbourne Жыл бұрын

@@89G so I’ve seen

@89G Жыл бұрын

@@alexchadbourne maybe we can get yours in a video or two. I wonder how it would do with some paint correction?

@cbcb2960 7 ай бұрын

Do you have your fuel line going to vacuum tree or the intake itself... trying to see if I did something wrong... I deleted the egr & all the smog & tad/tab sencors...

@89G 7 ай бұрын

I will go look in the morning. I don't remember where I tapped in. I do know that it needs to be a direct connection though - not ran the the TAD and TAB.

@chasebrunner 11 ай бұрын

Are you in Colorado

@89G 11 ай бұрын

I'm next door in Utah.

@PolishedSacramento Жыл бұрын

Wow! Where did you find this? Like clam Ford? Everyone I have ever seen you disconnect battery first I wonder if it changes anything

@89G Жыл бұрын

I am SO sorry! KZfaq didn't tell me that they had held your comment for review. This was published in one of the Motorsport publications years ago. This method has always worked very well for me.

@samuelescobia389 2 жыл бұрын

I want to adjust my tps and my timing. But I can’t start these steps until my misfiring situation is figured out. I don’t want to get my 302 to operating temps while it’s misfiring

@89G 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry... YT just barely sent me this notification. Is your firing order correct? What year is your 302?

@joekloiber887 2 жыл бұрын

Having this exact issue with my 91….except I have 24lb injectors BUT…I don’t think my maf is the issue could be unsure going to try this reset see what happens before I order a $250 maf sensor

@89G 2 жыл бұрын

This procedure works very well. Do you have a 24 lb MAF?

@joekloiber887 2 жыл бұрын

@@89G I don’t. Which is why I think I’m having the issue

@89G 2 жыл бұрын

Is it still the stock piece?

@joekloiber887 2 жыл бұрын

@@89G stock piece?

@89G 2 жыл бұрын

@@joekloiber887 Joe, I need to apologize. YT never sent me the notification that you had responded. I was meaning do you still have the stock MAF? I put the C&L on my 89 with a matching 24 lb. calibration tube.

@ScottHandrahan Жыл бұрын

When do you set the timing on the motor? Before all of this or after?

@89G Жыл бұрын

Great question! I set it beforehand on this car However, if it won't run long enough to set it, I just get it close, then recheck after.

@mozzarellaorwhateva6589 Жыл бұрын

Do you have to reset the timing of the car just idles higher than normal

@mozzarellaorwhateva6589 Жыл бұрын

@@89G I changed my spark plugs cap and rotor spark plug wires and now my stang idles higher than normal

@albertlewis1284 2 жыл бұрын

Does this idle reset work with speed density?

@89G 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it should as long as you don't have vacuum leaks.

@gstang02 Жыл бұрын

Do you adjust timing before or after?

@89G Жыл бұрын

I adjust it first, then recheck. Sometimes all you can do is get it close when it wants to die.

@alvaropimentel779 2 жыл бұрын

Dood video I did new pcv kit cleaned throttle body sparks and wires. Idle now is all ver the place.

@89G 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! What year is yours?

@alvaropimentel779 2 жыл бұрын

@@89G 88 foxvert manual

@89G 2 жыл бұрын

@@alvaropimentel779 do you have speed density or mass air?

@alvaropimentel779 2 жыл бұрын

@@89G good question I just bought it 3 weeks ago I’m not sure how do I find out?

@89G 2 жыл бұрын

@@alvaropimentel779 In the intake tube, between the throttle body and the air cleaner, you will have a sensor with 4 wires if you have mass air. If you don't have a sensor, it's speed density. Most 88's did not come with it. Only California Emissions equipped cars had it. Let me know if you need anymore help. The mass air cars are a lot easier to play with overall.