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Oct 1, 2005 | 12:44 PM

jdmekB18C

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Problem with swap!!!

Hey guys, I put a b16 into my ek hatch, and I notice it idles kind of low. Everytime I'm at the stoplights, my car wants to die. It also does that when I first start my car. I try to rev it, but it dies on me. Any input on what it can be?

Oct 1, 2005 | 12:47 PM

unknown0001

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Re: Problem with swap!!! (jdmekB18C)

ecu throwing any codes? Check Engine light come on?

Oct 1, 2005 | 12:48 PM

SirRevvs

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Re: Problem with swap!!! (Mr.RHTuner)

Did you try adjusting the idle screw?

Oct 2, 2005 | 07:18 AM

jdmekB18C

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Re: Problem with swap!!! (Mr.RHTuner)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mr.RHTuner »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ecu throwing any codes? Check Engine light come on?</TD></TR></TABLE>

nope.

Oct 2, 2005 | 07:30 AM

jayswift

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Re: Problem with swap!!! (jdmekB18C)

adjust the throttle cable before your start adjusting sensors. i had the same problem and all i did was back out the throttle cable.

Oct 2, 2005 | 08:01 AM

jdmekB18C

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Re: Problem with swap!!! (jayswift)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jayswift »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">adjust the throttle cable before your start adjusting sensors. i had the same problem and all i did was back out the throttle cable.</TD></TR></TABLE>

coo, i'll try that.