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surging idle

Old Jan 14, 2005 | 02:52 AM
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surging idle

I need some tips on my car having a surging idle. its totally random. cold, hot, at idle it will for a little while then it will smooth out. I have replaced the TPS and that didnt help. Could an alternator cause this? or perhaps i need to clean the iac valve?
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Old Jan 14, 2005 | 05:28 AM
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Re: surging idle

Originally posted by TraviZ
clean the iac valve?
That would be my first choice.
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Old Jan 14, 2005 | 09:28 AM
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Re: Re: surging idle

Originally posted by novass
That would be my first choice.
Vacuum leakage the second...
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