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Old Jun 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
Old Jun 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
Old Jun 23, 2006 | 03:17 AM
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MAF
Old Jun 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]
Old Jun 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
Old Jun 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.
Old Jun 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.
Old Jun 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?
Old Jun 23, 2006 | 09:42 AM
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TPS - Throttle Position Sensor
IAC - Idle Air Control valve
Old Jun 23, 2006 | 05:27 PM
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thnx for the help!



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