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Old Nov 27, 2003 | 08:40 PM
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I have just ran into a problem with my LS1 not holding a normal idle. It used to stay at a pretty steady 800rpms. Now this is not the case. My car drives normal, but after driving no particular distance, when I come to a stop it drops down to 300 - 400 rpms then comes right back to 700 - 800 rpms. It has only completetly died out a few times. What are some reasons that a M6 LS1 wouldn't hold a normal idle? I've checked the throttle body, and its fine, I haven't had any codes shoot either. Any help would be nice! My MODS are listed below. Thanks.
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Old Nov 27, 2003 | 10:21 PM
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If it just started doing it I would say dirty Mass Air.
I've had horrible times trying to tune a SLP MA with a Procharger kit.Always tossed the SLP MA because it just wouldn't idle right.
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Old Nov 28, 2003 | 07:27 PM
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What seems to be the problem with those SLP MAFs? If its dirty, whats the best way to clean it? Thanks again!
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Old Nov 30, 2003 | 12:08 PM
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use some electronics parts cleaner or carb/brake cleaner. just don't touch any of the wires.
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Old Dec 1, 2003 | 06:05 PM
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Hate to sound stupid, but here I go ~ What do you mean by don't touch any wires? Don't spray any wires? Or don't touch them with my hands? Which wires are you talking about? Inside the MAF?????
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the little resistors inside the MAF u dont wanna touch it with your hands and get any kind oil or residue on it or break it, but if u break it let me know, i took off my slp maf and im tryin to sell it, i just went to ported ends....tunes a LOT better
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Old Dec 2, 2003 | 01:35 AM
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there ya go.........
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