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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 11:21 AM
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Hey my car wont keep the idle at a constant rpm. It will vary from 1500 to 500 and will just start shaking. I know it should vary a little bit once it gets running but i doubt it should be this much. I ran some engine cleaner through it and changed out the spark plugs and wires but it didnt help. Any ideas? Thanks guys
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 01:01 PM
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check your IAC
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 02:22 PM
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i took off my iac and cleaned it and everything and put it back on, I also changed out my PVC valve. Im still searching for ways to do it but i dont wanna try expensive stuff like the MAP Sensor untill I know there is no other choice. Thanks though, any other ideas?
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 02:22 PM
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not PVC i meant PCV its not a stupid pipe lol
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Old Jun 24, 2004 | 08:11 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by decipher_this &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Hey my car wont keep the idle at a constant rpm. It will vary from 1500 to 500 and will just start shaking. I know it should vary a little bit once it gets running but i doubt it should be this much. I ran some engine cleaner through it and changed out the spark plugs and wires but it didnt help. Any ideas? Thanks guys</TD></TR></TABLE>

Is your car stock? I believe some mods can cause this to happen.
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Old Jun 24, 2004 | 08:46 AM
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changed your fuel filter lately? Your problem could a vacuum leak
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