Run-on
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From: Jersey Shore Exit 98
Run-on
Took the vette out for a run today almost 60* in NJ. Anyway the car was running great. On my way home I was very low on gas so I stopped by a no name gas station & put $20 in the tank. Now the idle is racing at 2200 and will not drop down which sucks the engine will not shut off due to bad runon. I have to put it in gear & let the clutch out until it stalls & turn the key off. 
What happened?
What happened?
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From: San Diego - Deep Within The State of CONFUSION!
Originally Posted by Jims79
Took the vette out for a run today almost 60* in NJ. Anyway the car was running great. On my way home I was very low on gas so I stopped by a no name gas station & put $20 in the tank. Now the idle is racing at 2200 and will not drop down which sucks the engine will not shut off due to bad runon. I have to put it in gear & let the clutch out until it stalls & turn the key off. What happened?
What happened?
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From: Palm Springs, CA.
Hey Jim,
It's probably not related to the gas you used. If idle is as high as 2200 rpm and your linkage is not jambed up I'd look for a large vacuum leak first.
Good luck,
Greg
It's probably not related to the gas you used. If idle is as high as 2200 rpm and your linkage is not jambed up I'd look for a large vacuum leak first.
Good luck,
Greg
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
Originally Posted by Jims79
That's just what it feels like. The electric choke is stuck open.
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