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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 08:59 PM
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last weekend the car idled at 2K from the time I started it til it got turn off. On the next start it wen to 2500. Has not done it again. Anyone have this problem?
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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 09:05 PM
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Things you will want to check is your PCV valve, Throttle position sensor, EGR valve, and the throttle body for build up. Clean if needed.
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Old Oct 25, 2009 | 02:53 PM
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I would also check the maf if the rest doesn't help. Although I think you'll find tapping the TPS may fix the issue.
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Thanks. I will clean the TB. The MAF is only 6 months old.
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Old Oct 25, 2009 | 08:17 PM
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Happened to me, didn't set an SES light til it was really bad, $45 from autozone and special torx bits to fix it, your gonna need the torx bits to clean the TB anyways
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Also check your idle air control sensor, I just went through that delima.
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