idleing problem
03-30-09, 02:12 PM
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idleing problem
i just bought my first rx7 a 1988 non turbo coupe 5 speed
its clean but when it idles it dies if i don't give it gas but when i am driving its is fine the engine sounds clean when it runs i just keep having to give it gas can someone give me some ideas and suggestions thanks
its clean but when it idles it dies if i don't give it gas but when i am driving its is fine the engine sounds clean when it runs i just keep having to give it gas can someone give me some ideas and suggestions thanks
03-30-09, 11:51 PM
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You might want to try throttle position setter on the top of the block. it's under a little rubber cap, turn it to set the rpm at idle. Also you might want to check the vacuum lines for any leaks. if the MAF meter and the MAF sensor get conflicting amounts the ecu will turn the engine off.
03-31-09, 12:09 AM
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Start with these links to the FSMs.
http://www.wankel.net/~krwright/cars/rx7/manuals.html
http://foxed.ca/foxed/index.php?page=rx7manual
http://www.wankel.net/~krwright/cars/rx7/manuals.html
http://foxed.ca/foxed/index.php?page=rx7manual
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I had an idling problem too, except my car would rev in between 2k and 1k back and forth sporadically. I did all the basic maintenance, and when I adjusted the TPS and changed the air filter it stopped.
Now it warms up fine but when it idles in traffic it does wobble a little low so im gonna change my fuel filter because its due for a change. heard they're difficult to do on your own because of the location Mazda put it in.
Now it warms up fine but when it idles in traffic it does wobble a little low so im gonna change my fuel filter because its due for a change. heard they're difficult to do on your own because of the location Mazda put it in.
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its your cooling system rx7s rely heavily on the cooling system more than any other component in the engine bay if your coolant lines have a hole or anything in it even tiny it will throw the rpms off heavily.
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i just bought my first rx7 a 1988 non turbo coupe 5 speed
its clean but when it idles it dies if i don't give it gas but when i am driving its is fine the engine sounds clean when it runs i just keep having to give it gas can someone give me some ideas and suggestions thanks
its clean but when it idles it dies if i don't give it gas but when i am driving its is fine the engine sounds clean when it runs i just keep having to give it gas can someone give me some ideas and suggestions thanks
04-08-09, 07:11 PM
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got the problem fixed i took it to a mechanic here in concord, ca and it was a ideling problem i guess it was set wrong the vehicle now idles at 5-600 rpms when its warm might still have a vacuum leak but it idels now and thats whats important
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+1 to Ultrataco
Same situation here. My car dies if I don't give it gas, but only when I have the A/C on. I haven't gotten to vac lines either, but I've done every damn thing besides it so I'm pretty sure thats what it is.
Same situation here. My car dies if I don't give it gas, but only when I have the A/C on. I haven't gotten to vac lines either, but I've done every damn thing besides it so I'm pretty sure thats what it is.
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