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From time to time the engine will not idle !?! At once a take my foot of the gas pedal the engine stops ! When I parking the car and wait for a while everything is ok again for a long time ! Any tips ???
I have change : Fuel pump, gas filter, air filter, spark plugs
I have change : Fuel pump, gas filter, air filter, spark plugs
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The first thing I'd try is the Idle Air Control valve (IAC). They get gunked up with deposits and stick closed sometimes. Don't replace it just yet; try removing it and cleaning it up good with a can of throttle body or carb cleaner. Also clean the "seat" that the valve seals against, in the TB.
The procedure is also on Padgett'* website (http://www.6007.us) with pictures and details.
I bet that will take care of the idle problem.
The procedure is also on Padgett'* website (http://www.6007.us) with pictures and details.
I bet that will take care of the idle problem.
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sounds like it'* faulty. even when it'* dirty it still works and will still keep the engine running. it just won't do it very well. Here'* what you can do, let off the gas and have the car stumble around a little, then give it gas to keep it alive.. basically try to keep it alive without staying on the gas. if that doesn't fix the idling problem, it is probably mechanical [there is a set screw you can adjust]. It could be the butterfly is missing this screw [butterfly nut not tight enough], or that the set screw has loosened over time. either way it'* really easy.. i got the instructions around here somewhere i'll look today
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Thanks JMFC !
I did like you say ! Cleaned the idle air control valve ! It was really dity and sticky in there !! An now my problem is gone ! The car is ideling normal ! So thanks for a really good tip !!
I did like you say ! Cleaned the idle air control valve ! It was really dity and sticky in there !! An now my problem is gone ! The car is ideling normal ! So thanks for a really good tip !!
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Glad to hear that worked for you! I live to serve...
Remember, OSG: Not all cars will fail in exactly the same way as yours has. Your IAC was just slow, his completely stuck.
Remember, OSG: Not all cars will fail in exactly the same way as yours has. Your IAC was just slow, his completely stuck.
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Well, it is very common that the IAC gets slow when it'* dirty, but I cannot say I have ever seen them get so dirty they cannot operate. Oh well, one more I didn't know. What'* that.. 400ish times i've been wrong here? Give or take a few.
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Originally Posted by opensourceguy
Well, it is very common that the IAC gets slow when it'* dirty, but I cannot say I have ever seen them get so dirty they cannot operate. Oh well, one more I didn't know. What'* that.. 400ish times i've been wrong here? Give or take a few.
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