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Old 09-14-10, 03:58 AM
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CA surging idle

so i have this 88 s4 gxl ...no emmissions ...took off dashpot blocked the thermowax took out rats nest ....12lb aluminum flywheel....it idles from 500 - 750 surging up and down ....its annoying ...can anyone help me out?
Old 09-14-10, 09:06 AM
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How well is you're TPS adjusted? Does it do this when hot? Cold? Both?
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Mine used to do the same thing but a little higher both hot and cold. Vac leaks and misadjusted TPS where the causes. I removed emissions and rats nest and it got much better. But I couldn't get it to rest at 750 consistantly until I adjusted the TPS. Then the idle was better as well as driving in general. It really makes a big difference.
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Thanks guys im going to start with vac leaks then tps tje. Go from there
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Green/Red wire of the TPS should read 1 volt w/key to on after the car has been driven for at least 20 minutes. And there is no benefit to removing the dashpot. None.
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Well removing the dashpot makes the car lighter, and the weight loss is in the front and high above the roll center. from the Trollin insomniac...

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Green/Red wire of the TPS should read 1 volt w/key to on after the car has been driven for at least 20 minutes. And there is no benefit to removing the dashpot. None.
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