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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 08:53 AM
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Speaking of Idle Speed

Bought this car in May 05, put a reman in it in June with all new silicone hoses.
Engine runs great, broke it in properly. Idle speed has been high since I put the engine in. I figured no big deal, it just needed adjustment. I broke out the factory manual last night and tried to adjust it. The Air Adjustment screw was already screwed in all the way so I tried the idle screw with the lock nut on it.
No change. I can adjust it faster, but cant get it below 1100rpm. I read on another thread last night that a vac leak can cause fast idle. This seems an unlikely cause although I haven't tested yet. What else can cause a fast idle?
Any suggestions?

Only mods are downpipe, catback and Apexi intake.
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 09:26 AM
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Check the throttle-cable adjustment. If the throttle cable does not have enough slack, it can hold the throttle slightly open. Also check the cruise-control cable - same reason.

Other things (faulty PCV valve, for instance) in addition to the usual vacuum hose or gasket problems can cause high idle.
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 09:31 AM
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Cool. Thanks! I'll bet it's that throttle cable.
Cruise control? We dun need no stinkin cruise control.
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