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Old Jul 10, 2004 | 10:35 PM
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hott and cold idle problem

Ok ive had bad idle problems for like a month now.it is prefect in the cold then when mt engine gets to normal temp it goes to ****. i just recently changed plugs/wires, and i thought that helped it but the next day it was back to doin it again. my car sounds like a v-8 with a big cam in it(only when i have my foot on the gas, if i dont it dies). rpms go up and down and the AFR goes from rich to lean. i havent checked the TPS yet cuz i dont know how. any help will be appreciated.

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Old Jul 10, 2004 | 10:40 PM
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It sounds like something electrical isn't happening right. Like your fuel pump and injectors and ****. I think it might be your ECU. Dunno I'm a newbie, just trying to give advice with things that I've learned since being here.
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Old Jul 11, 2004 | 01:37 PM
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Check/replace Fuel Filter
TPS could be out of adjustment
Check/replace SparkPlugs
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Old Jul 11, 2004 | 02:05 PM
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Check for Fuel,spark,tps,thermo switch connection,vacuum leaks.
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Old Jul 11, 2004 | 04:17 PM
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ive allready changed fuel filter, sprak plugs/wires. what i dont get is i have great power in upper rpm's. i just cant hold an idle.
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Old Jul 11, 2004 | 04:21 PM
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Take a good look around for vac leaks...

Do a search for TPS- you'll be reading for days, lol, but you should pick up a good "how to". Or, just use the Haynes or FSM...

If no vac leaks, and TPS is good, get back to us...
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Old Jul 11, 2004 | 05:09 PM
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Then check for vac leaks and check your bac per fsm.
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Old Jul 11, 2004 | 09:50 PM
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i was also wondering what plugs i should be using. i have the standerd NGK ones and ive allready noticed that they are as black as the ones i pulled out. should i be using a higher burning plug??
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