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Old Jul 26, 2002 | 02:34 PM
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I have a problem with the idle on my 89 when stoped at a light it has a slight miss but it pull great, RPM stay at 600 at idle. I have change the plugs,cap and roter. I have also changed the ignition control module. A few months ago I cleaned the IAC and tb. Could the IAC and TB gummed up after 3000 miles ??? The plug wires look great not dry or cracked. I also changed the fuel filter. Any ideas ???
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Old Jul 26, 2002 | 04:36 PM
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If youre not getting any codes: IAC, plug wires. My bet is that its just one or two plug wires, replace all of them.
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Old Jul 26, 2002 | 05:44 PM
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If youre not getting any codes: IAC, plug wires. My bet is that its just one or two plug wires, replace all of them.
Also check your cap, rotor and coil!. My coil was the original and was not producing enough spark. I replaced plugs, wires, cap, rotor and coil a few weeks ago and no more stumble and miss at idle!
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