idling problems/ battery.
07-21-09, 12:49 PM
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idling problems/ battery.
i installed a after market stereo/radio(whatever its called) and ever since i did that the battery light has come on. then i noticed that the car started to idle weird. it usually sits at 800, but once i put that radio in and i start the car it idles at 800 and then drops to about 400 and goes up and then down until i give it some gas and then it sits back at 800 no problems.
07-21-09, 11:48 PM
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Have you checked to see what kind of voltage your alternator is putting out? Also maybe you should get power for the stereo at another source or are you using the factory radio harness? If you don't have sufficient voltage in your charging system your ECU can act up, causing those idling problems.
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07-22-09, 11:19 AM
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Have you checked to see what kind of voltage your alternator is putting out? Also maybe you should get power for the stereo at another source or are you using the factory radio harness? If you don't have sufficient voltage in your charging system your ECU can act up, causing those idling problems.
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07-22-09, 12:54 PM
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What is the year of your car?
Unplug the stereo and see if the problem remains. Exactly what kind of wiring was done with the stereo install? Did you run wires from the battery or do any engine bay work at all?
Unplug the stereo and see if the problem remains. Exactly what kind of wiring was done with the stereo install? Did you run wires from the battery or do any engine bay work at all?
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yeah i did that i unplugged it and its still idling funny. i just used a wiring harness for the installation. no i didnt run any wires or do any engine bay work. the battery is at normal voltage and the battery light isnt on. it could just be what the previous guy said about the altenator. also when it idles funny i can smell gasoline from the exhaust. but only when it idles funny. any ideas?
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bump
im working on this problem for him
this problem only seems to exist on cold starts the most.
thinking the tps might be freaking out in a certain range before the wax opens fully
could also be getting some unmeasured air in somewhere?
any other suggestions?
im working on this problem for him
this problem only seems to exist on cold starts the most.
thinking the tps might be freaking out in a certain range before the wax opens fully
could also be getting some unmeasured air in somewhere?
any other suggestions?
08-04-09, 10:11 AM
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