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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 11:59 AM
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in my quest to diaganose a nd solve some crossire hesitation problems, i have turned to my idle air control valves. does anyone know i the plungers should move by hand? both tips were covered in carbon. i have cleaned them and the tb ports. should these pins move? thanks
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Don't know which exact type GM used on the 82 but my guess is that you should be able to move the tip. It is only pushed out by a spring if i remember correctly and the tip is lifted by the coils.
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