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Old Jun 27, 2004 | 08:47 PM
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Just wondering the RPMs for a 90 auto . The tach reads about 300-350 rpm when not moving ln drive is this a little low or not?
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Old Jun 27, 2004 | 08:48 PM
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Should be twice that.
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Old Jun 27, 2004 | 09:03 PM
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Thanks any input on how to fix it?
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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 12:07 AM
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I agree with Vader in that my 89 idles somewhere in the 600 to 700 range. I suggest you place a tach on the engine and see the acutual RPM. Work from this point of reference!
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First things to check are TPS reading and cleaning of the IAC valve, but I agree also that you need to check to see what its really doing. I think it would be hard to even have the engine running at 400rpm.
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thanks, I'll give it a try
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