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Old Sep 12, 2017 | 09:17 AM
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Default Random 1-2k idle surges

Ok so I have been fighting this problem for months. Motor is a 2002 ls1/M6 out of a Camaro all stock minus headers. The motor will idle surge sometimes when cold and sometimes not untill completely warm after 30 minutes of driving. Sometimes its 2-300 rpms or 1-2k surges. This will also cause the motor to start bucking while driving. I have replaced the following..

Cam Sensor
Crank "
Map "
Tps "
02's
Wires
Plugs

I have also cleaned the MAf and IAC

Also have replaced to whole PCV system with all new hose and PCV valve.

Can anyone help with this??
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Old Sep 12, 2017 | 09:23 AM
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Have you checked intake bolts, possible vacuum leak? I had a vacuum leak that seemed impossible to find, turned out to be rust hole in the bottom of the brake booster, lol!
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Old Sep 12, 2017 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Deguila
Have you checked intake bolts, possible vacuum leak? I had a vacuum leak that seemed impossible to find, turned out to be rust hole in the bottom of the brake booster, lol!
I actually forgot to mention when I replaced the CAM sensor I went ahead and replaced the intake gaskets since it had to come off. And the brake booster is brand new lol I hope it wouldn't be rusted
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Maybe the coolant temp sensor wiring or sensor is failing intermittently.
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Old Sep 12, 2017 | 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by wph351
Maybe the coolant temp sensor wiring or sensor is failing intermittently.
When we did the first initial tune on the truck, the temp was showing to be -39 or something like that so I replaced the sensor. But I do remember the wire feeling like it wasn't plugging in all the way... I will try to soder a new connector in tonight, I will report back
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