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Idling issues and low RPM's

Tiny
TRUCK REPAIR
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  • 2001 FORD RANGER
  • 3.0L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 182,472 MILES
I did a tune-up on a spark plugs wires and then I also had to pull the code for a idle control valve. I switched everything out. I am having a low idle and will not get over 3,000 RPM's. What can I do about it or what is the problem? Also, it still feels like it has got to miss in it?
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Tuesday, December 11th, 2018 AT 5:11 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

It sounds like you have a catalytic converter that needs to be checked. Here is a guide that will help get us started:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-catalytic-converter

Please run down this guide and report back.

Cheers, Ken
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Friday, December 14th, 2018 AT 11:46 AM

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