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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 10:18 PM
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I have a 96 ws6 and lately when I start it (cold or warm) it idles so low it almost stalls. This goes away with only about a minute of driving. It only happens when I start the car. Any ideas?
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Old Jan 10, 2006 | 05:41 AM
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Getting any codes?

Lots of things could possibily cause an issue like that.

Have you replaced any parts or performed any tests yet?
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Old Jan 10, 2006 | 10:26 AM
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The ses light is on, but I haven't had it checked yet because it ran perfectly until recently.
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Old Jan 14, 2006 | 02:15 AM
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my problem was that I had to pull the cables off my computer and reset them. I think some moisture built up in there and fucked with the computer. After 2 years of trying to figure it out thats all that needed to be done. My car didn't idle for the 2 years unless it was warmed up even then I turned on the aC the car would die
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my problem was that I had to pull the cables off my computer and reset them. I think some moisture built up in there and fucked with the computer. After 2 years of trying to figure it out thats all that needed to be done. My car didn't idle for the 2 years unless it was warmed up even then I turned on the aC the car would die
Wow, a simple PCM reset fixing a 2 year old issue. Makes ya wish you'd tried that sooner, eh?
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Originally Posted by whatbrown
The ses light is on, but I haven't had it checked yet because it ran perfectly until recently.
I'd say to get a scanner (or go to Autozone, they will scan it) and find out what the SES light is about. That will be a great deal of help in searching for the issue....
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