2001 Ford Windstar fix for Check Engine Light code P1518 - Intake Manifold Runner Control Stuck Open

Had a check engine light on my 2001 Ford Windstar, P1518 "Intake Manifold Runner Control Stuck Open." After reading forums, most pointed to a plastic "bushing" clip coming off leaving a control arm hanging loose, leaving the intake manifold hanging open. Found a pack of replacement bushings (Dorman #47099) at O'Reilly Auto and managed to get a new one on with a couple pliers, then reinserted the control arm. Forums say that when this is replaced, the CEL should turn off on its own within a few days (about 60-120 miles of driving). I'll update in comments after a few days of driving. MY FOLLOWUP TO THIS VIDEO: A few days later, the check engine light DID go away on its own. It's difficult to say with certainty, but my van also feels a bit more responsive, especially accelerating to highway speeds. So all in all, a good $6 experiment seems to have paid off! -- ☑️ ► SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL Every "subscribe" helps support small creators like me who make niche content keep going. Thank you for your support! https://www.youtube.com/evercuriousge... 📧 ► CONTACT ME: Got a question or comment? Biz inquiry? Send me an e-mail at mark{at}evercuriousgeek.com or send me a message through my Facebook page! 🕸️ ► FIND ME ALL OVER THE WORLD WIDE INTER-WEBS: Website: https://evercuriousgeek.com Facebook:   / evercuriousgeek   Twitter:   / evercuriousgeek   Instagram:   / evercuriousgeek   Pinterest:   / evercuriousgeek   -- 💵 ► HIT UP MY PAYPAL TIP JAR: No amount is too small and every single donation is appreciated! Your support of small creators like me keeps the Internet weird and wonderful! https://www.paypal.me/MarkDavidZahn -- 🖼️ ► CHECK OUT MY MIDWEST PHOTOGRAPHY AND BUY SOME COOL WISCONSIN & MINNESOTA ART: http://shop.evercuriousgeek.com -- 💬 ► LEAVE ME A COMMENT! I read each and every one of them, and respond to most of them. You can reach me via my website or social as well. -- 🤪 ► WHO AM I? I'm an artsy Midwest landscape photographer, a writer / blogger, a product reviewer / tester / focus group of one, a radio / TV / film major turned social media manager / content marketer, a tech geek raised in (and in many ways stuck on) the era of MS-DOS & NES, a DIY enthusiast / maker / tinkerer, a pop culture geek, a movie lover (and a collector with a fierce loyalty to DVDs and Blu-rays over streaming), and a social media comedian / general wiseass. I'm a weird creative hyphenate who's always curious and chasing after what's cool and beautiful in this crazy world of ours. I vlog and stream videos (and often long stream of consciousness rants) about art photography, movies, social media, tech, Bob Ross-style wet on wet oil painting, pop culture, general geekdom, DIY / maker projects, reviews, Midwest life (Wisconsin & Minnesota generally) and whatever else lights my brain that week. I'm based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and travel often to Door County Wisconsin, Duluth Minnesota, Superior Wisconsin and all over the Midwest for photography, exploration and general fun and merriment. --