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Aug 15, 2003 | 07:57 PM

prdtr15

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From: frederick, MD

engine problem

my engine is idling at 2500 then dropping to 1000, and it keeps going back and forth, whast could the problem be?

Aug 15, 2003 | 10:41 PM

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Re: engine problem (prdtr15)

IACV? Idle air control valve?

Adjust the idle set screw? (it's a flat-head on top of the throttle body, before you ask)

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Aug 24, 2003 | 11:16 AM

prdtr15

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Re: engine problem (PHiZ)

That didnt work, anyone eles have anything?

Aug 24, 2003 | 03:03 PM

prdtr15

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Re: engine problem (prdtr15)

I need help here, i really wanna get this fixed asap, but nothing has worked, so any ideas would be great

Aug 24, 2003 | 06:33 PM

SDT Project EF

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Re: engine problem (prdtr15)

check for vaccum leak, maybe throttle position sensor?

Aug 24, 2003 | 06:36 PM

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Re: engine problem (SDT Project EF)

check the fast idle thermo valve if you have one, take it out and shake it; if it rattles, then take it apart and screw the white plastic screw back

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