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RIG: 1994 Ranger 2WD, 2.3L, Manual trans:
OEM IAC valve: F37E-9F715-A1B
Anyone ever swapped the IAC valves from different Rangers or other models?
I discovered today that my IAC is bad. Ok.. so go get another one...
To my surprise, it seems the parts shops are quite proud of this valve and costs upwards of $50 to $90.
So I did some digging and noticed that different years and/or engines use valves that look almost identical for HALF the price or less? The difference is... the connector has a slightly different shape, or it's in a different position. The little black cap/breather is also in a different position. The mounting holes look identical.
QUESTION: Can I use any other valve as long as it bolts up?
I don't care about the connector as I have plenty of room no matter which direction it points. As far as the harness connector being different, I can change it, or come up with my own way of connecting the wires. For half the price, hell, I'll solder the wires on!
Unless my engine is completely unique and requires the OEM valve, I find it hard to spend twice as much simply because the connector is different?
Thoughts anyone?
OEM IAC valve: F37E-9F715-A1B
Anyone ever swapped the IAC valves from different Rangers or other models?
I discovered today that my IAC is bad. Ok.. so go get another one...
To my surprise, it seems the parts shops are quite proud of this valve and costs upwards of $50 to $90.
So I did some digging and noticed that different years and/or engines use valves that look almost identical for HALF the price or less? The difference is... the connector has a slightly different shape, or it's in a different position. The little black cap/breather is also in a different position. The mounting holes look identical.
QUESTION: Can I use any other valve as long as it bolts up?
I don't care about the connector as I have plenty of room no matter which direction it points. As far as the harness connector being different, I can change it, or come up with my own way of connecting the wires. For half the price, hell, I'll solder the wires on!
Unless my engine is completely unique and requires the OEM valve, I find it hard to spend twice as much simply because the connector is different?
Thoughts anyone?