IMRC Controller for a '98 Cobra, anyone got one?

ReverendDexter · January 20th, 2010, 07:32 PM

My IMRC controller went bad, and I either need a new one, or a Cali smog legal IMRC delete setup.

My understanding is that Ford has discontinued the part, and no one has one.

Any help would be greatly appreciated, if I can't get this dealt with, I can't get it to pass smog, and the Cobra goes bye-bye as trade-in on something to carry a kid around in.

mpe331lx · January 20th, 2010, 08:23 PM

Are the controllers from a 98 mark viii the same? If so I have a set.

mpe331lx · January 20th, 2010, 08:31 PM

Just found this on corral, not sure if it is factual:

Originally Posted by Lxtacy

thats good to know.I also do know that the plugs on the controller boxes are different from the 98 Cobra and 97-98 Mark VIII.

If you can, take a picture of the connector on the controller, I can compare it to the one I have.

ReverendDexter · January 20th, 2010, 10:25 PM

Originally Posted by mpe331lx

Are the controllers from a 98 mark viii the same? If so I have a set.

My understanding is that the controller is Cobra specific, if not 1998 Cobra specific. :/

I'll get a part number...

97mustanggt · January 21st, 2010, 12:40 PM

wat are tha symptoms of a bad imrc controller?

ReverendDexter · January 21st, 2010, 12:52 PM

Originally Posted by 97mustanggt

wat are tha symptoms of a bad imrc controller?

Check engine light, with codes referencing IMRCs. Mine started throwing a generic, single "IMRC Error", which I could clear and it'd go away for six months. It started getting a little more persistent about a couple months ago, and throwing codes for IMRC stuck open.

bitemark46 · January 21st, 2010, 12:57 PM

If mp331lx's box doesn't work I think I have one from a 97 cobra. I'll check when I get home tonight.

-Mark

acidtonic · January 21st, 2010, 04:03 PM

I have heard the Lincoln Mark 8 IMRC was vacuum actuated where the Cobra was not. You probably need a Cobra specific one but I'm not 100% sure.

Also if you want to buy me a nice set of deletes I'll rip mine out and give you mine. 85K and I seafoam mine regularly so it probably hasnt had the same kind of resistance causing stress on the actuator.

ReverendDexter · January 21st, 2010, 04:19 PM

I appreciate it Acid, by the plates themselves are fine. It just thows a code that they're not.

Reloaded · January 21st, 2010, 04:41 PM

Originally Posted by ReverendDexter

My understanding is that the controller is Cobra specific, if not 1998 Cobra specific. :/

I'll get a part number...

F6ZZ-9J559-BB

It is indeed obsolete and no dealers show to still have one on the shelf.

Dang.

acidtonic · January 21st, 2010, 06:32 PM

Originally Posted by ReverendDexter

I appreciate it Acid, by the plates themselves are fine. It just thows a code that they're not.

I know the plates are, your actuator/controller is the issue right?

If thats the case then a set of deletes would allow me to pull out my working actuator/controller since I wouldnt need it anymore.

ReverendDexter · January 21st, 2010, 07:04 PM

Originally Posted by acidtonic

I know the plates are, your actuator/controller is the issue right?

If thats the case then a set of deletes would allow me to pull out my working actuator/controller since I wouldnt need it anymore.

Yeah, I figured that's what you meant about 10 seconds after I posted, hahaha. I'll keep it in mind, man.

mpe331lx · January 26th, 2010, 06:24 PM

Originally Posted by acidtonic

I have heard the Lincoln Mark 8 IMRC was vacuum actuated where the Cobra was not. You probably need a Cobra specific one but I'm not 100% sure.

Also if you want to buy me a nice set of deletes I'll rip mine out and give you mine. 85K and I seafoam mine regularly so it probably hasnt had the same kind of resistance causing stress on the actuator.

The 93-97 mark8's are vacuum operated and have different IMRC's then the cobra. BUT the 98/99 or electronically controlled like the cobra and have the same composte IMRC's that the 98 Cobra has.

'97'Cobra · January 26th, 2010, 07:57 PM

do the deletes honestly hurt or help out your performance. Im sure for a track car you would want them but for daily drivers such as mine.

ReverendDexter · January 26th, 2010, 08:01 PM

Delete plates will trade some low end torque for some high-end horsepower. I think they make sense on a race car, I'd prefer to keep my IMRCs on my daily, driver, though, as the increase in torque translates to an increase in drivability and fuel economy.

97mustanggt · January 27th, 2010, 01:27 PM

torque ftw! imo

blueovalracing · February 3rd, 2010, 03:50 PM

I have a new IMRC, part # F6ZZ-9J559-BB that was leftover from an old project. I am looking to get $150 if you are interested. Thanks, Paul

blueovalracing · February 4th, 2010, 06:04 PM

bump

ReverendDexter · February 7th, 2010, 09:14 AM

No need to bump, problem was resolved, if not in the manner of my choosing.

Taylor · March 16th, 2010, 05:42 PM

Do you still have the IRMC box for a cobra 96-98 mustang? I'm in LA and trying to get my car to pass smog! I run delete plates, have stock ones, but I'm willing to buy stock plates if they come with the controller.
Please get back to me.
Thank you,
Paul Taylor
taylorseere(AT)gmail.com

January 20th, 2010, 07:32 PM	#1
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,808 iTrader: 0 reviews	IMRC Controller for a '98 Cobra, anyone got one? My IMRC controller went bad, and I either need a new one, or a Cali smog legal IMRC delete setup. My understanding is that Ford has discontinued the part, and no one has one. Any help would be greatly appreciated, if I can't get this dealt with, I can't get it to pass smog, and the Cobra goes bye-bye as trade-in on something to carry a kid around in. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

January 20th, 2010, 08:23 PM	#2
mpe331lx Regular 9.74@142 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SWFL Posts: 367 iTrader: 0 reviews	Are the controllers from a 98 mark viii the same? If so I have a set. __________________

January 21st, 2010, 12:40 PM	#5
97mustanggt Hardcore Enthusiast 97GT & 97Snake & 00L T.B.A Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Richgrove, Ca Posts: 2,183 iTrader: 0 reviews	wat are tha symptoms of a bad imrc controller? __________________ 97 Cobra & 00 Lightning Beauty & The Beast I rev next to hybrids so they can hear me kill the environment MM Cobra Club Member #77 MM Lightning Club Founder

January 21st, 2010, 12:57 PM	#7
bitemark46 Regular Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 397 iTrader: 0 reviews	If mp331lx's box doesn't work I think I have one from a 97 cobra. I'll check when I get home tonight. -Mark __________________ -Mark- 98' N/A Cobra (Stock longblock) 11.79 at 114.64 (1.62 60ft)

January 21st, 2010, 04:03 PM	#8
acidtonic Hardcore Enthusiast 97 Cobra Join Date: May 2008 Location: Royal Oak Michigan Posts: 1,056 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have heard the Lincoln Mark 8 IMRC was vacuum actuated where the Cobra was not. You probably need a Cobra specific one but I'm not 100% sure. Also if you want to buy me a nice set of deletes I'll rip mine out and give you mine. 85K and I seafoam mine regularly so it probably hasnt had the same kind of resistance causing stress on the actuator. __________________ Converted to the Dark Side. 06 Apex Silver Evolution IX GSR - Turboback Exhaust, Tune - Wideband O2, Trustz backlight gauges, Apexi turbo timer - Stock wing, but soon to be wingless. - Guessing 280-310 at the wheels. 02 Red Escape V6 4x4

January 21st, 2010, 04:19 PM	#9
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,808 iTrader: 0 reviews	I appreciate it Acid, by the plates themselves are fine. It just thows a code that they're not. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

January 26th, 2010, 08:01 PM	#15
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,808 iTrader: 0 reviews	Delete plates will trade some low end torque for some high-end horsepower. I think they make sense on a race car, I'd prefer to keep my IMRCs on my daily, driver, though, as the increase in torque translates to an increase in drivability and fuel economy. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

January 27th, 2010, 01:27 PM	#16
97mustanggt Hardcore Enthusiast 97GT & 97Snake & 00L T.B.A Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Richgrove, Ca Posts: 2,183 iTrader: 0 reviews	torque ftw! imo __________________ 97 Cobra & 00 Lightning Beauty & The Beast I rev next to hybrids so they can hear me kill the environment MM Cobra Club Member #77 MM Lightning Club Founder

February 3rd, 2010, 03:50 PM	#17
blueovalracing Newbie 93 LX Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Citrus Heights, CA Posts: 2 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have a new IMRC, part # F6ZZ-9J559-BB that was leftover from an old project. I am looking to get $150 if you are interested. Thanks, Paul

February 4th, 2010, 06:04 PM	#18
blueovalracing Newbie 93 LX Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Citrus Heights, CA Posts: 2 iTrader: 0 reviews	bump

February 7th, 2010, 09:14 AM	#19
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,808 iTrader: 0 reviews	No need to bump, problem was resolved, if not in the manner of my choosing. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

March 16th, 2010, 05:42 PM	#20
Taylor Look Ma! My First Post! Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	Need IRMC controller for a '97 Cobra Do you still have the IRMC box for a cobra 96-98 mustang? I'm in LA and trying to get my car to pass smog! I run delete plates, have stock ones, but I'm willing to buy stock plates if they come with the controller. Please get back to me. Thank you, Paul Taylor taylorseere(AT)gmail.com

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IMRC Controller for a '98 Cobra, anyone got one?

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