mystery sensor?

[rhino32z]

Maybe I'm just not very intelligent, but I can not find out what sensor this is. I just pulled my plenum (first time) and I'm a newb, but a mechanically inclined newb... Didn't want to do it, but the guy that was suppose to do it flaked on me. Amyway I broke this in the process




I'm trying to put it back together today or tomorrow. Doing the coolant bypass, New vacuum & fuel lines.

[amiry36]

That's the FICD solenoid. Its' job is to raise the RPM a little when you add load on engine. For example when the A/C unit turns on.

[rhino32z]

Thanks for the info... the unit is $300 & it must be ordered. Is there anyway to drive the vehicle without it and replacing it in a few weeks? In changing all the fuel injectors, fuel lines, vacuum lines, coolant bypass, valve cover gasket, basically the works when you pull the plenum. I say all that to say, $300 is not doable within the next 36 hours, and the car had to be running in 36 hours. Lol. Maybe I bit of more than i could chew. Everything else has gone smooth, so far. Just gotta re assemble. But can't do it with out the FICD, or can I?

[ThisIsSparTTa]

Pretty sure you can drive for a bit without FICD based on what I know about it. Friend had one with a busted connector, and pretty sure it wasn't connected for a while. http://z32.wikispaces.com/Idle+Control . Also, I wouldn't buy a new one tbh. Find someone doing a partout or head to your local parts yard. If you can't find one, order used from Z1 for $78: http://www.z1motorsports.com/product_in ... ts_id=7416 . I'd give this group a go, its very active, and I bet you'll find one: https://www.facebook.com/groups/227766473927972/ . Also consider contacting Dane @ HoustonZAuto, he sits on a ton of used parts too.

[rhino32z]

Thank you.... I'll figure out the route to go and order tonight or tomorrow. 78, I can do now. Moving in less than 2 weeks, and we know that cost as much as taking care of our fair lady.

[amiry36]

Yes you can drive without it. My car, the IACV, AAC, and FICD solenoids are all busted so i just unplugged them and have been driving without them for 6 months atleast. I just raised the idle from 850 to 1000 RPM so when i turn the A/C on, the engine wont stall.
If i cant afford a part, I'll find a way around it xD