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Old 10-01-2008, 11:44 PM
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so im on my way home from school. I am sitting at the light when my rmps start going crazy they are going down really low then up really high. it almost feels like the car is trying to jump forward. the light turned green gave it gas and the car was fine. come to the next light nothing its fine. then as im coming off the freeway car does the same thing but this time dies. start her back up drive the rest of the way. i poped the hood and could find any vac leaks so idk whats going on.
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idle valve?
Old 10-03-2008, 09:13 PM
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likely carbon buildup in throttle body. take the intake elbow off and check it and then check the passage where the IAC valve is located. you may have other issues but check this first.
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ok found out my cat was clogged to ****. my wires were bad too. replaced wires and plugs and need to find someone to take the cat off for cheap




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