LS1TECH - Camaro and Firebird Forum Discussion

LS1TECH - Camaro and Firebird Forum Discussion (https://ls1tech.com/forums/)
-   LT1-LT4 Modifications (https://ls1tech.com/forums/lt1-lt4-modifications-31/)
-   -   IAC didn't fix the problem with my idle (https://ls1tech.com/forums/lt1-lt4-modifications/1135826-iac-didnt-fix-problem-my-idle.html)

Randal McSandal Jun 19, 2009 05:14 PM

IAC didn't fix the problem with my idle
 
My 93 trans am has been idling about 300-400 rpm high at about 1100-1200 rpm.

Everyone told me it was my IAC, so i shell out 75 dollars and it didn't help.
I tried the hold the gas when starting and wait 5 seconds, it didn't help.

I just screwed the little pin in a few threads and stuck it in, should I do something different?

ss.slp.ls1 Jun 19, 2009 05:16 PM


Originally Posted by Randal McSandal (Post 11783906)
My 93 trans am has been idling about 300-400 rpm high at about 1100-1200 rpm.

Everyone told me it was my IAC, so i shell out 75 dollars and it didn't help.
I tried the hold the gas when starting and wait 5 seconds, it didn't help.

I just screwed the little pin in a few threads and stuck it in, should I do something different?

Did you take your intake off and verify that the TB is actually closing all the way?

Randal McSandal Jun 19, 2009 05:18 PM

I took the intake off, what do you mean by closing all the way?
The pin itself couldn't really be pushed by my finger.

ss.slp.ls1 Jun 19, 2009 05:19 PM


Originally Posted by Randal McSandal (Post 11783925)
I took the intake off, what do you mean by closing all the way?
The pin itself couldn't really be pushed by my finger.

The throttle body blades...are you sure the blades are closing all the way when you are not pushing the pedal?

I would also check your intake elbow, PCV hoses, brake booster hose, all vacuum and air hoses for leaks. A vacuum leak can cause a high idle.

Randal McSandal Jun 19, 2009 05:20 PM

Not all the way, most the way.. is that the problem?

litch2004 Jun 19, 2009 05:21 PM

yes it is. More air the higher the idle.

ss.slp.ls1 Jun 19, 2009 05:22 PM


Originally Posted by Randal McSandal (Post 11783932)
Not all the way, most the way.. is that the problem?

Huh? Did you adjust your TB blade stop screw? Yes the blades are supposed to close all of the way...unless you have a huge cam or something.

Randal McSandal Jun 19, 2009 05:22 PM

I'm sorry I'm such a noob, I just thought that was correct, I just turned 17 lol.

How do I adjust these?

Randal McSandal Jun 19, 2009 05:22 PM

And no I just have intake/flomasters with del cat.

Speed Density Jun 19, 2009 05:24 PM

Did you actualy see if your IAC was even the issue? Get yourself the free trial of TTS Datamaster and see if the IAC is functioning correctly, you could have other issues.

0 is fully open
160 is fully closed.

ss.slp.ls1 Jun 19, 2009 05:27 PM

http://shbox.com/1/accelerator_stop.jpg

Adjust that screw so that the blades close all the way. It's on the back of the TB by where the cable attaches. If you pull open the blades by hand, you should see the screw protruding to stop the lever at a certain point. You might have to remove the TB to do so. FYI, alot of TB gaskets will block this adj screw, so you might not see it.

Randal McSandal Jun 19, 2009 05:29 PM

It turns out that the blades are closed, but it's not perfectly straight up and down, which I don't think that they could get that way am I right?

ss.slp.ls1 Jun 19, 2009 05:36 PM


Originally Posted by Randal McSandal (Post 11783970)
It turns out that the blades are closed, but it's not perfectly straight up and down, which I don't think that they could get that way am I right?

Try to get a hold of a scanner and verify your IAC counts and TPS voltage.

In the mean time, check for vacuum leaks like I stated above.

Randal McSandal Jun 19, 2009 05:37 PM

How do I check for vac leaks?

DisturbedTA Jun 19, 2009 05:37 PM

how about the tps that sounds like the problem

Randal McSandal Jun 19, 2009 05:37 PM

I was thinking TPS, but someone said that didn't effect idle..?

litch2004 Jun 19, 2009 05:39 PM


Originally Posted by Randal McSandal (Post 11784006)
I was thinking TPS, but someone said that didn't effect idle..?

Whoever said that told you wrong. It has a lot to do with it.

Randal McSandal Jun 19, 2009 05:44 PM

How can I adjust this?

ss.slp.ls1 Jun 19, 2009 05:45 PM


Originally Posted by Randal McSandal (Post 11784003)
How do I check for vac leaks?

Look for holes visually. You can also spray starter fluid around your intake manifold at all the sealing surfaces and along all the vacuum lines. If there is a vacuum leak, when you spray at it, the idle will go up. Just don't go crazy and burn your engine down, lol.

Randal McSandal Jun 19, 2009 05:53 PM

I think I found it, just to the left of the intake there's a 90* rubber elbow connected to a 6 inch tube, that fitting is absolutley shot. Would that be it?


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:37 PM.


© 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands