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Old Sep 5, 2002 | 10:18 PM
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my car just strated acting strange when i turn it on now the rpms revs so high it idle at 20... in gear like 14. if i play around with the choke i can fix it ost of the time. does any one know whats the problem. oh ya and if i dont play around with it to get it to the right idle it will stay like that it will never go down when driveing it. me driveing the car like that can it damage it??
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Old Sep 9, 2002 | 06:25 PM
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Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)
Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
Your descriptions are a little vague (e.g., what are you doing when you "play" with the choke?), but sounds like your choke thermostat may not be getting the 12 volts it needs to warm up and release the choke.

Just a strange guess on my part.
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Old Sep 9, 2002 | 10:16 PM
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no i found the problem it was just the pcv valve i changed that and now it runs perfect. thanks anyways
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