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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 11:53 PM
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Yes ... the problem only happens when it's cold ang goes away after warm up. I have not pulled a plug but I did clean out both IACs. Should I replace the IACs? I wish I knew how to test them. I found instructions on the Internet for testing two-lead IACs but not four-lead IACs.
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 09:37 AM
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you can see them working by looking down in the tb.if they are moving in and out they are good .after warm up at what speed do you idle at ?i think you may be chasing a vac leak.have you pulled aplug yet?
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Clyfton
Yes ... the problem only happens when it's cold ang goes away after warm up. I have not pulled a plug but I did clean out both IACs. Should I replace the IACs? I wish I knew how to test them. I found instructions on the Internet for testing two-lead IACs but not four-lead IACs.
They reset after driving for a couple of miles.

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