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89 2.8 idles high.

Old Jun 2, 2015 | 01:38 PM
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89 2.8 idles high.

Hey guys I know there's alot of this here, but I haven't found one with a similar sympton.
So on my 89, it cranks fine starts up well, but sometimes idles at 2K on startup, and drops down to 1250 minimum during a stop at an intersection. Just interested in possibles of whats up with it. Anything helps, stock 2.8, only things I've done to the motor is a clutch job, replacing the starter, new rotor and plug cables.
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Old Jun 2, 2015 | 03:58 PM
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Re: 89 2.8 idles high.

This will help a lot https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/v6/595112-1988-camaro-2-8-a.html

Testing voltage on the tps is a great way to start
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Old Jun 2, 2015 | 05:06 PM
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Thanks much
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Old Jun 17, 2015 | 12:20 PM
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Re: 89 2.8 idles high.

What should I be testing for the Tps. I can't find any mention of it in my repair manual. So obviously I haven't gotten far. I'm assuming the sensor is right next toish the throttle itself, but what should I be testing and what should the voltage be at that point?
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