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Old Jul 5, 2003 | 11:30 AM
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Any suggestions? My 89 c-4 L98 has a rough idle when engine is warm. Its at the point that I have to slip it into neutral at a stand still just to keep it running. Just replaced the MAF, Throttlebody is as clean as a wistle, plugs appear to be fine. HELP!
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Old Jul 5, 2003 | 12:34 PM
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Clean the IAC pintel & its bore under the TB; reset base idle.

Check base timing.

Inspect vacuum lines for cracks.

Pull & inspect the plugs and inspect plug wires as well as dist cap.
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Old Jul 5, 2003 | 02:08 PM
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:iagree:

especially the IAC and Vacuum parts.
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Old Jul 5, 2003 | 02:09 PM
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Also check your TPS voltage at idle.
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