I was at a red light when all of a sudden the car started to idle erratically and the check engine came on. I was able to drive it to my friends house and turn it off. I turned it back on after a while and the idle is normal btu the check engine is still on. I thought it might be that I need new sparkplugs. Any suggestions? I have 100,000km and I have been ripping the **** out of it lately but I wasn't when this happened.

 

You need to read the CEL code to determine the problem:

http://www.c-speedracing.com/faq/06.php

I'm going to guess it's a MAP sensor problem, but who knows

 

I vote your IAC is sticking...code 14.

 

Worked perfectly!

Code 14: IAC Valve (Idle Air Control) defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor

Thanks guys.

Now my second question: how do I fix it lol? I looked at it but I realized I have no clue what I'm doing. I'll just shoot over to my mechanics place and ask him.


Modified by DannyITR at 8:55 PM 7/21/2004

 

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Code 14: IAC Valve (Idle Air Control) defective circuit or unplugged / defective sensor

Thanks guys.</TD></TR></TABLE>


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Check to make sure the plug isn't loose. Also, oily residue often accumulates in the IAC. You need to remove it and clean it with carburetor cleaner. Use a Q-tip on the screen. Good luck!