funny idle
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funny idle
I've had my car for a couple of years, and just suddenly it starts to idle funny, not always, only when I suddenly rev the rpms and then let it drop back down to idle it always seems like it wants to die.... any ideas
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Maybe you want to scan the code to see if any sensors like TPS is faulty. You can connect the GND and TEN terminals in the diagnosis port underhood w/ a paper clip to do that.
It may also be a vac leak, possibly in the lower intake manifold. This is a common problem. Spraying carb cleaner around the turbo area and see if the RPM surges a little. If it does, you found the leak. If there is a leak and the idle isn't too bad, you may just want to leave it since changing the lower intake manifold will cost you 10+ hrs of labor that requires you to take the upper manifold and turbo apart - lots of work!
It may also be a vac leak, possibly in the lower intake manifold. This is a common problem. Spraying carb cleaner around the turbo area and see if the RPM surges a little. If it does, you found the leak. If there is a leak and the idle isn't too bad, you may just want to leave it since changing the lower intake manifold will cost you 10+ hrs of labor that requires you to take the upper manifold and turbo apart - lots of work!
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I agree that you should check your codes. Many of the codes are memorized in the comupter and will show up when you ground the ten connector.
I had an idle problem similar to yours and it ended up being a bad air temp sensor.
I had an idle problem similar to yours and it ended up being a bad air temp sensor.
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