RPM Problem driving me mad
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RPM Problem driving me mad Hey all. I'm new here. I'm not going to lie. I didn't read every post prior to me posting however I did skim through a few pages worth in effort to find someone with the problem I'm having but didn't see any.
I have a 2001 Camaro SS and lately I've been having an issue which I am going to try to explain as best I can. It usually takes about 15-20 minutes of driving before it starts giving me trouble. At that point if I am driving and say I take my foot off the gas and coast, then push my clutch in, the RPMs go up a few hundred then slowly fall. The best way to describe it is as if the throttle is sticking but everything along the throttle cable seems fine as far as i can tell. Also once this starts to happen the idle of my car is higher. Instead of idling at like 700-800 or whatever RPM, it's more like 1200. It sounds as if the foot is slightly on the gas pedal.
I had read through the service manual and one of the simplest suggestions was more or less checking the air filter. I could have been reading under the wrong section of the manual but mine was rather dirty so I cleaned it and oiled it (I have the K&N FIPK).
I would really appreciate if someone gave me a starting idea as to where to look or turn to solve this problem. Sadly I'm thinking about getting rid of my camaro for a GTO but with problems like this, the dealership is most likely going to try and drop the value of my car more so I would like to get stupid problems like this sorted out before I attempt to use it as a trade in. Love my camaro but car seats just don't work out too well in the back of it heh.
Thanks for any help.
I have a 2001 Camaro SS and lately I've been having an issue which I am going to try to explain as best I can. It usually takes about 15-20 minutes of driving before it starts giving me trouble. At that point if I am driving and say I take my foot off the gas and coast, then push my clutch in, the RPMs go up a few hundred then slowly fall. The best way to describe it is as if the throttle is sticking but everything along the throttle cable seems fine as far as i can tell. Also once this starts to happen the idle of my car is higher. Instead of idling at like 700-800 or whatever RPM, it's more like 1200. It sounds as if the foot is slightly on the gas pedal.
I had read through the service manual and one of the simplest suggestions was more or less checking the air filter. I could have been reading under the wrong section of the manual but mine was rather dirty so I cleaned it and oiled it (I have the K&N FIPK).
I would really appreciate if someone gave me a starting idea as to where to look or turn to solve this problem. Sadly I'm thinking about getting rid of my camaro for a GTO but with problems like this, the dealership is most likely going to try and drop the value of my car more so I would like to get stupid problems like this sorted out before I attempt to use it as a trade in. Love my camaro but car seats just don't work out too well in the back of it heh.
Thanks for any help.
The only thing I'd look to if it's virtually a bone stock car are the basic maintenance issues - plugs, fuel filter, etc. You could try cleaning or replacing the IAC valve too. If it's not opening/closing appropriately, it'll cause the symptoms you are seeing. Some electrical cleaner across the MAF leads might be a good idea too if you're going to be in there cleaning things up.
