Idle problems
- Racing_Rush
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Idle problems
Ok I have a very unusual problem I can turn the car on when its cool and everything runs fine with the idle nice and steady, I drive it for 30 minutes... Then I turn the car off leave it for 20 minutes come back turn the car on and in park the idle will bounce from 1000-500.  Put it inot reverse and it will shut off....
I had a problem with one of my coils which i replaced, that gave me the power i have been missing for over a year and my fuel economy back, so I replaced all 3 with MSD units, I checked the IAC which had a thin oilly resedue on it?  I replaced TPS sensor with a used one with no change... Put in new spark plugs... No check engine light...  Fuel filter was replaced a year ago... I replaced the ICM with a used unit with no change... Also it *was* stumbling when i hit the gas hard. Problem went away when i changed coils i think...
It runs perfect! Till you turn it off!
I had a problem with one of my coils which i replaced, that gave me the power i have been missing for over a year and my fuel economy back, so I replaced all 3 with MSD units, I checked the IAC which had a thin oilly resedue on it?  I replaced TPS sensor with a used one with no change... Put in new spark plugs... No check engine light...  Fuel filter was replaced a year ago... I replaced the ICM with a used unit with no change... Also it *was* stumbling when i hit the gas hard. Problem went away when i changed coils i think...
It runs perfect! Till you turn it off!
1991 Cavalier Z24- Racing seats, MSD wires, relocated MSD coils, 2.5" exhaust, ported exhaust manifolds, high volume oil pump, poly grafite front end, 92+ brake upgrade, drilled and slotted rotors, 1.5" lowering, 17" Klasse wheels...
Future Plans: 18's, paint, rear discs, more horsepower...
Future Plans: 18's, paint, rear discs, more horsepower...
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Idle problems
Try cleaning the TB and IAC motor and air passages.
It doesn't cost much and cannot hurt anything.
It doesn't cost much and cannot hurt anything.
Rex Weatherford
92 Beretta GTZ Quad4 Turbo / 5-speed (sold)
Best 1/4 ET =  13.523 @ 105.16 mph
07 Mazda 5 Black on Black (it's slow)
92 Beretta GTZ Quad4 Turbo / 5-speed (sold)
Best 1/4 ET =  13.523 @ 105.16 mph
07 Mazda 5 Black on Black (it's slow)
- Racing_Rush
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When I looked at the IAC and noticed the gunk I pulled off that thing on top and had a look inside its not clean but not obstructing anything.
I reuse all my gaskets could this be the problem? They are getting pretty old... My EGR gasket especially... I also never replaced the O-ring on my IAC...
I am going to be checking my PVC pipe and seeing if its connected probley and probley relocating my pvc valve to the front valve cover.
I reuse all my gaskets could this be the problem? They are getting pretty old... My EGR gasket especially... I also never replaced the O-ring on my IAC...
I am going to be checking my PVC pipe and seeing if its connected probley and probley relocating my pvc valve to the front valve cover.
1991 Cavalier Z24- Racing seats, MSD wires, relocated MSD coils, 2.5" exhaust, ported exhaust manifolds, high volume oil pump, poly grafite front end, 92+ brake upgrade, drilled and slotted rotors, 1.5" lowering, 17" Klasse wheels...
Future Plans: 18's, paint, rear discs, more horsepower...
Future Plans: 18's, paint, rear discs, more horsepower...
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I usually also clean all the passages of the IAC and the seating surface. Did you also clean all of the TB area? Wipe off the edges of the TB and TB plate.
Rex Weatherford
92 Beretta GTZ Quad4 Turbo / 5-speed (sold)
Best 1/4 ET =  13.523 @ 105.16 mph
07 Mazda 5 Black on Black (it's slow)
92 Beretta GTZ Quad4 Turbo / 5-speed (sold)
Best 1/4 ET =  13.523 @ 105.16 mph
07 Mazda 5 Black on Black (it's slow)