1998 Ford F150 code 1538 imrc (98 f-150)

1998 FORD F-150
122,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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MIKEGROSS12
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code 1538 came up. told either vacuum leak, imrc solenoid, or imrc motor(s).cant find vacuum leak. dont want to tear the plenum, throttlebody,etc... truck runs to good to tear apart.(v6).looking for connectors in back of manifold. are they inside?only problem is using too much fuel? any help is appreciated thanxs mike
Sep 18, 2008 at 12:15 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Look for broken connectors from the IMRC motor to the intake runner control arms, they are plastic and break easily. If ok, you will probably have to tear it apart to fix it regardless
Sep 18, 2008 at 12:58 AM
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