Idle Issue
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From: Ol Dirty Durham NC
Idle Issue
Ok got a major vac leak solved, don't ever over torque intake gaskets... Anyways my 86 L98 runs fine at idle for 2-3 minutes and then the RPM's start dying down slowly until it wants to quit. The remedy is to lightly tap the gas and it goes back to normal. Any ideas? 
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Have you:
1.) Checked and corrected any trouble codes?
2.) Cleaned the IAC valve and passages in the TB?
3.) Checked or set the minimum air adjustment?
4.) Checked or set the TPS?
Lately?
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1.) Checked and corrected any trouble codes?
2.) Cleaned the IAC valve and passages in the TB?
3.) Checked or set the minimum air adjustment?
4.) Checked or set the TPS?
Lately?
RACE ON!!!
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From: Ol Dirty Durham NC
Originally Posted by CFI-EFI
Have you:
1.) Checked and corrected any trouble codes?
2.) Cleaned the IAC valve and passages in the TB?
3.) Checked or set the minimum air adjustment?
4.) Checked or set the TPS?
Lately?
RACE ON!!!
1.) Checked and corrected any trouble codes?
2.) Cleaned the IAC valve and passages in the TB?
3.) Checked or set the minimum air adjustment?
4.) Checked or set the TPS?
Lately?
RACE ON!!!
2)I took the TB off and sprayed it down good with carb cleaner. However but i think I could have done a better job. Should I take off and clean more throughly?
3)How do I set minimum air adj?
4)Sorry to sound dumb but what is the TPS? Throttle Position Sensor? How would I set it.
Thx for the info
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1.) You can't beg borrow or steal a paper clip or similar scrap of wire?
2.) Yes.
3.) www.helminc.com
4.) www.helminc.com
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2.) Yes.
3.) www.helminc.com
4.) www.helminc.com
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From: Ol Dirty Durham NC
Originally Posted by CFI-EFI
1.) You can't beg borrow or steal a paper clip or similar scrap of wire?
2.) Yes.
3.) www.helminc.com
4.) www.helminc.com
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2.) Yes.
3.) www.helminc.com
4.) www.helminc.com
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Originally Posted by C4CBF
Paper clip...hmmm that sounds intruging. But don't you need something that can recieve and decipher the info?
To "decipher": www.helminc.com.
To properly trouble shoot the codes: www.helminc.com.
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From: Ol Dirty Durham NC
Originally Posted by CFI-EFI
To "recieve": Eyeballs.
To "decipher": www.helminc.com.
To properly trouble shoot the codes: www.helminc.com.
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To "decipher": www.helminc.com.
To properly trouble shoot the codes: www.helminc.com.
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As your new factory service manual will explain, it is in the counting of the flashes of your "Check Engine" or "Service Engine Soon" light.
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Originally Posted by CFI-EFI
As your new [URL=http://www.helminc.com factory service manual[/URL] will explain, it is in the counting of the flashes of your "Check Engine" or "Service Engine Soon" light.
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com
you made 5 referances to Helms......any connections here?
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Originally Posted by MikeC4
CFI-EFI - with all due respect, i think the following site is a better source of information:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com
you made 5 referances to Helms......any connections here?
http://forums.corvetteforum.com
you made 5 referances to Helms......any connections here?
Originally Posted by Insane1
He doesn't get any kick-back if anyone buys the manual.
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Originally Posted by CFI-EFI
The reason for the multiple references was the lack of response to them. It's like the old joke about training an elephant. FIRST you have to get his attention. No doubt the forum is a great source of info. However with many questions come erreoneus, slanted, and sometimes, just plain WRONG info. The more one knows, the less dependent they are on the well intended but misinformed responses. A little independent knowledge helps one separate the wheat from the chaff.
After all this time... NOW you tell me!
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After all this time... NOW you tell me!
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