This thing just won't idle
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Racer
Joined: Feb 2003
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This thing just won't idle
I am hoping that someone out there can help me. I have a 1986 vert with a new mild mod TPI engine with auto trans. I put the top down Saturday and took a ride through the canyons. It ran great and I loved it, purred like a kitten. I got up Sunday and it wouldn't idle. If I hold the gas pedal down a bit it will idle (700 RPM) but when I let go it stalls immediately. I can't figure out what's going on. I haven't changed anything rom Saturday, heck it's even the same tank of gas. Does anyone have any ideas? Is there an idle adjustment screw or something? I can't find one. Please help.
Thanks and Merry Christmas to everyone!
Thanks and Merry Christmas to everyone!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2000
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From: NewCastle IN. USA
its probably just time to clean the throttle body (kinda a maintainance thing).
just remove the intake hose, hold the throttle open, and wipe behind the throttle with a rag soaked with carb cleaner.
the carbon build up back there can effect idle quality.
If that doesn't help then you may have a sticking IAC valve.
just remove the intake hose, hold the throttle open, and wipe behind the throttle with a rag soaked with carb cleaner.
the carbon build up back there can effect idle quality.
If that doesn't help then you may have a sticking IAC valve.
Safety Car
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: Lahaina Hi
Do not touch the idle screw.I would check the EGR valve or check codes to see if you have a 34.
It was ok the night before. Also check the vaccum line at the back of
the distributor it's a 3 way vac bulb.
Check the gas cap see if it is on tight.
It was ok the night before. Also check the vaccum line at the back of
the distributor it's a 3 way vac bulb.
Check the gas cap see if it is on tight.
