Imrc options

If you're sure it's an actuator problem and you can't find one then you have no choice but to eliminate the actuator. You can either install delete plates or half-ass it and wire the existing open. I have a 97 and one of the cables popped off the rod in the IMRC plate. It didn't throw any codes but it ran like poop. I would be certain that it was bad before eliminating the IMRC system because even though it's a poorly designed electro-mechanical system,.... It does work when it works. Gas mileage is another story. It's a Cobra, not a prius. I doubt mileage would be affected much, but I could be wrong. Low end (under about 4 grand) will suffer. Just me 2 cents.
Steve