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Old Nov 26, 2005 | 09:31 AM
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Hey everyone,

ever since i bought my SSE/SC i've had a very rough idle. recently i changed:

plugs (AC-Delco)
plug wires(AC-Delco)
fuel filter
air filter
cleaned the TB
Cleaned the PCV

this improved the idle much, but at idle in drive, i still feel a bit of a surge and uneven idle through the steering wheel. any one have any idea'*?

Thanks,
Devon
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Old Nov 26, 2005 | 10:57 AM
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Possibly a weak coil. Could also be a weak or failing FPR or fuel pump.
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Old Nov 26, 2005 | 12:44 PM
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i checked fuel pressure, it was strong. only thing i havent checked it coils
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Old Nov 26, 2005 | 12:49 PM
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How well did you clean the IAC passage in the TB, and the IAC itself?

It'* either fuel (could still be injector), spark (probably coil at this point) or air.
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Old Nov 26, 2005 | 01:12 PM
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Does it seem like this????

http://media.putfile.com/11--23-Bonne-Idle
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Old Nov 26, 2005 | 01:15 PM
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Vacuum leak?
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Old Nov 26, 2005 | 03:09 PM
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checked all the vacuum lines yesterday, all seemed good, not dryrotted either

lakevillessei- thats much worse than mine is. i cant even hear it the bad idle, i feel it through the steering wheel.... it sounds fine
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Old Nov 26, 2005 | 03:17 PM
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Lucky you.


I would start looking at the vaccum system.
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Old Nov 26, 2005 | 04:23 PM
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Could the EGR valve be another possibility?
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Old Dec 7, 2005 | 05:10 PM
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My 94 just started doing this today. At lunch it took a few seconds for the car to get started (cold). Then it was idling really lousy and nearly stalled. I revved in N a bit to get er back going.

Just now my SES light went on. Idle is better in drive, but really noticeable in park.

taking it in tomorrow.
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