2003 Mazda B2300 Rough Idle/Running below 2,500 RPM

Tiny
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A couple weeks ago, I was on my way to work and as I was coming off the interstate during the commute, my truck started idling really rough and feels like a misfire. I changed the coil, plugs, and wires, but the truck continues to run rough.

I borrowed a buddy's car computer and it rang up some codes saying the O2 sensor was leaning out in bank 1 (2.3L) and then code P2004 for the intake manifold runner control being stuck open. I replaced the vacuum switching valve in the system that is typically what goes out in the system. Still a no go, and removed the intake to replace the actuator (at the rear of the intake connected by a vacuum line to the VSV). I reassembled the intake on the truck and verified everything was connected and hooked up correctly, and it still has this rough idle that feels like a really bad misfire. Runs fine once it hits 2300-2500rpm.

What else is wrong with my truck?
Monday, October 28th, 2013 AT 4:25 AM

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Tiny
WRENCHTECH
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The runner control isn't causing the rough idle so I think I would be pursuing the lean code first. Look for vacuum leaks, bad MAP/MAF, plugged exhaust of anything else that will cause the lean exhaust. Place check out this guide it will help us.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/repair-lean-mixture-codes-p0171-or-p0174-on-some-manufacturers

Please go over this guide and get back to us.
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Monday, October 28th, 2013 AT 5:46 AM
Tiny
SJPIERCE
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Same thing happened on my truck, and it was actually a plug blew out of my intake Manifold right behind the power steering pump cause it to backfire out of the intake, I hammered the plug back in and it fixed my issue.
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Sunday, January 28th, 2024 AT 12:16 PM
Tiny
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Good to hear.
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Friday, May 10th, 2024 AT 2:30 PM

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