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Apr 6, 2010 | 12:27 PM

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What is this?

Sorry, tried searching but don't know what to look for. Could someone tell me what this is and what it does? thanks.

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Apr 6, 2010 | 12:28 PM

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Re: What is this?

its below the TPS on a stock LG4.

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Apr 6, 2010 | 12:35 PM

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Re: What is this?

Throttle kicker solonoid for raising idle speed when the AC is on.

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Apr 6, 2010 | 12:35 PM

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Car: 1988 TA

Engine: TPI 350

Transmission: auto

Axle/Gears: 3.27's

Re: What is this?

looks like it could be for cruise control but not certain.

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Apr 6, 2010 | 12:41 PM

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From: Lexington, SC

Car: 1987 SC/1985 TA

Engine: 350/vortec/fitech

Transmission: T56

Axle/Gears: 3.27 9-bolt

Re: What is this?

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Originally Posted by laiky

Throttle kicker solonoid for raising idle speed when the AC is on.

Or when the power steering pressure gets too low (some later models w/out AC)

Or when the ECM engages it during certain deceleration conditions.

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Apr 6, 2010 | 02:09 PM

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Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air

Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)

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Originally Posted by 9014josh

looks like it could be for cruise control but not certain.

No, it's not the cruise control. It's the idle kicker solenoid.

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