Idle problem
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Racer
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From: DeBary Fl.
Idle problem
2005 6 speed with headers and an open air box otherwise stock. Recently my idle does not decrease as quickly as it should rev it up to quick rev to 2000 or so and slowly drops back down to 8 or 900 rather than dropping quickly otherwise running fine but this can be annoying in traffic! Any thoughts on what this could be it just came out of nowhere no changes no codes, any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated
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2005 6 speed with headers and an open air box otherwise stock. Recently my idle does not decrease as quickly as it should rev it up to quick rev to 2000 or so and slowly drops back down to 8 or 900 rather than dropping quickly otherwise running fine but this can be annoying in traffic! Any thoughts on what this could be it just came out of nowhere no changes no codes, any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated
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I have the exact same problem.......cleaned the MAF sensor, and TB, even replaced the MAF sensor AND the TB.....still does the same thing. SC'd LS7, ported and polished heads, Belanger Custom Tri-Y Headers........I just "put up with it" however it is annoying. I took it to the dyno AGAIN and the tuner has no idea why it's happening.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.....
Any suggestions would be appreciated.....
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Typically in other cars I have experienced this, it is IACV problems, specifically the decay rate.
Not sure if these cars even have an iacv, but if so, I’d check that out and clean it out. They can get gummed up over the years.
Not sure if these cars even have an iacv, but if so, I’d check that out and clean it out. They can get gummed up over the years.
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I have the exact same problem.......cleaned the MAF sensor, and TB, even replaced the MAF sensor AND the TB.....still does the same thing. SC'd LS7, ported and polished heads, Belanger Custom Tri-Y Headers........I just "put up with it" however it is annoying. I took it to the dyno AGAIN and the tuner has no idea why it's happening.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.....
Any suggestions would be appreciated.....
If he gives you a blank look, find another "tooner" .
According to the OP, his problem occurred suddenly. The idle hang in this case will most likely be caused by a mechanical problem like a sticking throttle butterfly or a vacuum leak, because tunes don't just spontaneously change.
Good luck to both you guys, let us know what the fix is when you find it.
Last edited by wjnjr; May 8, 2024 at 12:22 PM.
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From: DeBary Fl.
Thanks to all replies!!!!!!!!
I have pulled the entire air intake off & cleaned the throttle body then pulled neg bat cable, yet no change???? It simply will not drop back to IDLE after shifts or just after revs ??? ANY thoughts ??
Thanks in advance....................
I have pulled the entire air intake off & cleaned the throttle body then pulled neg bat cable, yet no change???? It simply will not drop back to IDLE after shifts or just after revs ??? ANY thoughts ??
Thanks in advance....................
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From: Klein TX
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1) If the problem has existed since the car was modified, then something in the modifications caused it. Look for a vacuum leak and/or a bogus "toon".
Or,
2) If the car was running fine since the mods, and the problem just appeared, not coincident with work on the car, then suspect a sticking throttle body or a vacuum leak.
Or,
2) If the car was running fine since the mods, and the problem just appeared, not coincident with work on the car, then suspect a sticking throttle body or a vacuum leak.
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From: DeBary Fl.
I will check for vacuum leak, but just for the thought....I had added a filter to my catch can which i''m not sure of the benefits?? I will let all know as I have removed the filter , pulled neg cable just in case and we will see????
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Picture of me tuning a carburetor back in the day.
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Great, glad you found the problem and it was something simple,
Seriously, to learn all about PCV systems and catch cans, go to : http://www.mightymousesolutions.com/
Mr, Mighty Mouse is very helpful whether you're a customer or not.
Just beware of our own self-appointed world's greatest tuner & PCV expert catch can ****. He usually shows up when people start talking about catch cans.
Seriously, to learn all about PCV systems and catch cans, go to : http://www.mightymousesolutions.com/
Mr, Mighty Mouse is very helpful whether you're a customer or not.
Just beware of our own self-appointed world's greatest tuner & PCV expert catch can ****. He usually shows up when people start talking about catch cans.