Idle Valve (16V)

[mr.utility at highstream.net (mr.utility@highstream.net)]

Yes, I agree...  After that if you have trouble, check the 02 output, it 
prolly is very slow to respond...

David

Quoting Allyn <amalventano@sc.rr.com>:

> > With the key in the run position (but the engine not running) my idle
> > valve runs for several seconds, then shuts off for a second, several more
> > seconds, off for a second... a very deliberate pattern.  Is this normal or
> > should it be vibrating consistently?
> 
> normal
> 
> > Finally, it should be noted that I have removed and cleaned the valve with
> > a liberal dose of carb cleaner, and reattached the wiring with dielectric
> > grease at the contacts.  I haven't had time since to run the car to temp
> > and check the idle quality, however.  (Stupid job and chores...)
> 
> after doing that, if your problem is not solved, i would search elsewhere
> (o2 sensor, fuel mixture, vacuum leaks, other loose elecrical connections,
> etc).
> 
> hth
> Al
> 
> 
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