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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 07:24 PM
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Hey Guys, I realize this isn't exactly the right forum but hoping to get some insight from the experts.

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Hi, My 87 GTA with 350 TPI and AT will not idle at the normal 575 RPM but fairly constantly races up to 13 to 1500 rpm. This condition normally occurs after the motor is up to operating temperature can be intermitent. I no longer believe the codes since 13,14,22,33 & 34 since I've replaced most of the sensors. The IAC, TPS, coolant sensor, oxygen sensor and fan relay switch have all been replaced. Still codes 13 & 14 continue to come on. I've checked the throttle body butterflies and they are closed when the idle is up to 1500. I've changed PROMS twice and this made no difference. I have not changed the ECM since the current was tested by TPI and didn't show any defects. I think the MAF is ok since I cleaned it with a spray and codes 33 & 34 disappeared.
At this point I'm out of fresh ideas and I'm wondering if I have a short in the ECM harness or air is finding it's way into the engine from either an intake leak or an external source.
Any ideas?

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Laser
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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 07:50 PM
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Sounds like you have a vacuum leak somewhere. Do you hear anything leaking? Spray some brake cleaner or carb cleaner around the intake to see if you have a leak.
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