Suttering/idle problem
10-01-2006, 07:02 AM
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Suttering/idle problem
The car idles crazy. The car is throwing a code, but I havent had time to check it out yet(when I first start the car it takes a while before it comes on). Also, the car won't go past 5k rpms. I bought a new MAF and that didnt seem to do ANYTHING. I changed the filter and put some injector cleaner in a few minutes ago.
I have been told I should clean my IAC, but I have no idea where this is located. I just bought the car and am not familiar with mustangs.
thanks
-I bought carb cleaner for the IAC, but dont know where it is
What should I use with cutips to clean the wires, ect?
thanks
I have been told I should clean my IAC, but I have no idea where this is located. I just bought the car and am not familiar with mustangs.
thanks
-I bought carb cleaner for the IAC, but dont know where it is
What should I use with cutips to clean the wires, ect?
thanks
10-01-2006, 11:45 AM
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RE: Suttering/idle problem
http://www.aa1car.com/library/2003/us80312.htm
http://www.aa1car.com/random-misfire/
Try those links and actually read them. They'll probably help you out alot, teach you alot also.
http://www.aa1car.com/random-misfire/
Try those links and actually read them. They'll probably help you out alot, teach you alot also.
10-01-2006, 02:04 PM
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RE: Suttering/idle problem
ORIGINAL: SRVirtual
for a manual trans is it normal when first starting it that the idle starts at around 1300 drops to 650 mabie 2-3 times then stays stable at around 750?
for a manual trans is it normal when first starting it that the idle starts at around 1300 drops to 650 mabie 2-3 times then stays stable at around 750?
EDIT: Meant to mention, I don't know if it's normal either, heh...
10-01-2006, 02:04 PM
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RE: Suttering/idle problem
Mine starts high like you said, like 1300-1500 but it doesnt drop to 650 then back to 750...it drops to 850-900 where ive got it set and sits there.
Unless its a really cold morning, then it just dies and i have to keep pedaling it. But with my cam it doesnt like to start on cold mornings.
Unless its a really cold morning, then it just dies and i have to keep pedaling it. But with my cam it doesnt like to start on cold mornings.
10-01-2006, 03:04 PM
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RE: Suttering/idle problem
take the IAC off and clean it
if you stab the gas real quick do the RPM's hold even when your foots off the gas, maybe for a second or two?
at work the other day we had a '92 ranger with a bad idling issue. well by the time were done playing with it i finaly just took the IAC and cleaned it (car is warm at this time), put it back on and FIXED!... or so I thought. we let the car sit over night and fired it up in the morning and the problem was back.
you should take a look at the TPS voltage because if its off even just a little your idle will be all over the place
if you stab the gas real quick do the RPM's hold even when your foots off the gas, maybe for a second or two?
at work the other day we had a '92 ranger with a bad idling issue. well by the time were done playing with it i finaly just took the IAC and cleaned it (car is warm at this time), put it back on and FIXED!... or so I thought. we let the car sit over night and fired it up in the morning and the problem was back.
you should take a look at the TPS voltage because if its off even just a little your idle will be all over the place
10-02-2006, 01:31 AM
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RE: Suttering/idle problem
Alright.. the IAC is on the right side of the TB correct?? Will carb cleaner work w/ cutips??
Today it took a while to start up and it then idles like crap(sounds cam'd). And I can feel a slight sputtering when accelerating. When I lay in it it kinda sputters and around 5k rpm it starts to choke.
Fuel injector cleaner didnt help
Also, I went to Autozone and they cant even check the check engine light because its a 94. Once I turn the car off the check engine light goes off and wont come back on until a little while of driving. I just bought the car and don't know much about mustangs. I had a gsxr750 and 3kgt vr4 before this car.
Today it took a while to start up and it then idles like crap(sounds cam'd). And I can feel a slight sputtering when accelerating. When I lay in it it kinda sputters and around 5k rpm it starts to choke.
Fuel injector cleaner didnt help
Also, I went to Autozone and they cant even check the check engine light because its a 94. Once I turn the car off the check engine light goes off and wont come back on until a little while of driving. I just bought the car and don't know much about mustangs. I had a gsxr750 and 3kgt vr4 before this car.