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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 10:45 AM
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The car runs excellent but occasionally at idle it will spit or miss..very slight and only once.It almost feels like the compressor kicking on and off but that isn't it.I also notice the car rocks a bit at idle.It's not steady like it should be IMO.Tach is dead steady.

100% smooth on the throttle or steady cruise speed.Not one glitch.
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Little confused profiles says '92, I'm assuming you need to update that for a C5?

Usually provide a little more info like year, model, mileage, etc.

Sounds like maybe the throttle plates are dirty, a throttlebody cleaning may be needed. If so, use a spray "throttle body" cleaner, sparingly. The edges of the throttle plates can build up altering the idle airflow. You can look at it and tell if it has build up on it.
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Oops, 97 C5 auto 90k.

Cleaning the plates is easy enough.
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Yeah especially at 90K. I would imagine it has a fair amount of carbon on it.

I'm sure a search here or C5 Tech would results in some great tips.
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Cool, thx
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Some replacement spark plugs wouldn't be a bad idea either.
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