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Old Sep 17, 2011 | 02:39 PM
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when i start the car after its been warmed up for the day, the idle will bounce up and down a few times before correcting itself. i believe everything is tip top and ive been using injector cleaner just to see if it helps. do anyone know whats it is?? thanks
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vac leaks, bad O2 sensors, ECT sensor or EGR.
Old Sep 17, 2011 | 03:13 PM
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o2s are new, egr is not very old, whats the ect?
Old Sep 18, 2011 | 02:36 AM
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engine coolant temp.


check for vac leaks
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