Re: Idle mania!

[shannon fenton <ldfen1@lisco.com>]

Christopher Mende wrote:
> 
> Why can't things just STAY fixed? I guess it's cause we like to get out
> and USE our cars, huh?
> 
> After a ~40 minute interstate cruise I came to a stop and my idle would
> not drop below 2000K. Actually, that's exactly where it was stuck!
> Approximately 2 weeks ago it went up to about 1200, which was fine by me
> at the time...
> 
> This morning when I fired it up, the idle was at 1500, and after it warms
> up, it slowly creeps up to 2000 again. Help me!
> 
> I checked the throttle adjustments on the throttle body, and everything
> was already adjusted as far as it would go..(perhaps the previous owner
> had probs, too?) I've had this baby since July.
> 
> Has this anyone had this happen to them, or any pointers? Do I need to
> replace the throttle body?
> 
> The idle is perfectly stable, it doesn't waver at all. (ie. it's not
> hunting up and down as seems to happen often w/ VW's...)
> 
> Any insight is appreciated!
> 
> ~C
> 
>   Christopher Mende        ICEMT @ Iowa State Uni
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Try your Idle air stabilizer sensor. Do you have a bently manual? If not
i will look it up for you in mine. Maybe its a thermostat. 




shannon
87 16V
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