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RPMs oscillate at startup of 05 GT

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Old 02-06-2013, 06:00 PM
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^I'm assuming we can expect an answer to this question in June.
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Old 02-06-2013, 06:13 PM
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It's almost certainly the throttle body. I cleaned mine for this exact problem and it cleared right up.
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Old 02-07-2013, 05:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Nuke
We suggested cleaning the TB back in October. Was that done?
No, it was not. It has been quite a busy winter! Thanks tho, I will take a look at the TB asap.
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Old 02-07-2013, 05:03 AM
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Originally Posted by jz
^I'm assuming we can expect an answer to this question in June.
Ha! Nah, I'm back out of hibernation.
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Old 02-07-2013, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by jz
^I'm assuming we can expect an answer to this question in June.
Priceless...

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Ha! Nah, I'm back out of hibernation.
Let us know how it goes.
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Old 02-16-2013, 02:41 PM
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all cleaned up. thanks!

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Old 02-16-2013, 04:44 PM
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So how is the oscillation at idle? Cleaning the TB fixed my wife's cars idle fluctuation when coming to a stop.
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Old 02-16-2013, 05:46 PM
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Yes, we're waiting with bated breath...
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Old 02-18-2013, 04:10 PM
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have only driven her once since, but seems better so far, no noticeable fluctuations.
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Old 02-18-2013, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by kevsgt
have only driven her once since, but seems better so far, no noticeable fluctuations.
The forum strikes again!!!
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