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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 11:51 PM
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Won't Keep idle

Aye yeah, for some odd reason my car isn't keeping idle........... it's starting but I have to keep my foot on the pedal, but once I take it off it dies..... please tell me whats wrong....
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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 11:58 PM
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what is done to the car(modifications) and what kind of rx is it
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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 12:00 AM
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Turbo 2, bov, but completely stock
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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 12:10 AM
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i dont really know too much about turbo rx's, but my guess would be either: TPS, VAC leak, something to do with the timing, or the leading or trailing ignightors are messing up.
other than that i dont know
sorry i cant be that much help
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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 12:39 AM
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anyone else that could provide anytype of help......
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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 12:59 AM
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Ok, now its keeping idle..... I'm confused!
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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 01:06 AM
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I was gonna say vaccum leak when I first read the thread... but... now that its working..... TPS can be erratic like that....

Did you try kicking it? Sometimes that works for me.
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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 07:37 AM
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my n/a has been ******* up in a similar way, it runs fine on a cold start but any hot start after its fucked up like no tomorrow. i hope i found the problem yesterday, it was a vac leak
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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 12:26 PM
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If its that how do I come about taking a look at it...... Well also, I need to give the whole thing.... I'm also in need of intercooler hoses cuz they are busted could that be a reason my 7 doing this?
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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 04:43 PM
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if your intercooler hoses are leaking than that would be your problem.
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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 06:08 PM
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^+1

Similar problem happened to me, but the TPS needs replacing anyways.
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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 06:31 PM
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Yeah, a busted intercooler hose would definately cause a vac leak.
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