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Old 06-23-2006, 02:57 AM
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Well. my car has decided to rev its self when im at stop lights... (not good next to a cop...) what could be causing it?
All i do is stop, take it out of gear and then it goes off on its own
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Old 06-23-2006, 03:12 AM
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might want to check voltage at the TPS. proper voltage should be between .7 and 1.2 vdc.
also you may want to check codes. How to Check Codes
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Old 06-23-2006, 03:17 AM
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MAF
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Old 06-23-2006, 04:54 AM
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Well. my car has decided to rev its self when im at stop lights... (not good next to a cop...) what could be causing it?
All i do is stop, take it out of gear and then it goes off on its own
ROTFLMAO, I spewed my drink all over the computer when I read that, sorry I don't know how to fix it but holy **** thats some funny stuff... maybe you got one of the cars from "Cars" it has a mind of its own... anyway[sm=happybounce.gif][sm=happybounce.gif][sm=happybounce.gif]
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Old 06-23-2006, 05:22 AM
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its not funny dude. i have an o/r h pipe... if he wanted to he could roll down his window and smelllllllllll the gas... i was praying he wouldnt
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Old 06-23-2006, 06:07 AM
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Does it Idle then rev then idel and rev the whole time. It may be a vaccum leak. Just and idea.
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Old 06-23-2006, 06:22 AM
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Slippery foot?

How high did it rev? check to see if you TB is sticking, then TPS, then IAC, and lastly MAF.
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Old 06-23-2006, 06:28 AM
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well it revs up to about 2k from 800-900. then it will fall/rise randomly.
TPS and IAC= what?
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Old 06-23-2006, 09:42 AM
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TPS - Throttle Position Sensor
IAC - Idle Air Control valve
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Old 06-23-2006, 05:27 PM
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thnx for the help!
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