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Question about pulsing while idling

Old 12-23-03, 04:14 PM
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Question about pulsing while idling

I have a 91 convt with 72k on it. It runs good, however it pulses between 1.5 and 1.7 while idling. Could it be an O2 sensor? I don't have any records for the car but I know it is recommended to replace it at 60k.

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Old 12-23-03, 04:27 PM
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1500-1700rpm???

prob a vac leak
its should idle at about 750
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How do I go about finding the leak ?
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looks for a cracked vacume line

spray some wd-40 around, if it smooths out, you just sprayed the leaked, keep looking and you will find it
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calibrate your tps also..... (or should i say tps reports)
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Will I damage the engine driving it this way ? The check engine light is on.

I hate to sound stupid, but what is a tps ?
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throttle position sensor

search the second gen forums for a guide to adjusting it
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