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31027, Cars idle is rough Posted by DownAzzDSM, Aug-26-02 03:24 AM
After squeezing yesterday, my car started idling rough, like I have a mean Cam in or something. What could be wrong? It doesn't die or anything, I have no power loss, but just when I am sitting still the car feels like a Modded V8. Should I just reset my ECU and see waht happens? TIA
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31028, RE: Cars idle is rough Posted by XtremeRS, Aug-26-02 03:36 AM
First off, do a compression test to rule out a blown motor or head gasket. Check you plugs to be sure they aren't fouled and whatnot..I would check those things first...then get back to us..
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31029, RE: Cars idle is rough Posted by sd_eclipse, Aug-26-02 03:39 AM
Heh, I agree with Matt :) Check your plugs man. Probably fouled one and its causing your rough idle.
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31030, RE: Cars idle is rough Posted by DownAzzDSM, Aug-28-02 01:55 AM
Ok guys, I changed my plugs and wires yesterday. Nothing has changed, still a rough idle when at a stop light or something. Would I have any power loss with a blown headgasket? Cause I still have all the power. Could it be my timing belt by any chance? TIA
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31031, RE: Cars idle is rough Posted by 97eclipseRS, Aug-28-02 02:10 AM
make sure all ur vac lines are still secure. the other day i took off the pcv line and the car idled extremely rough, the engine was "jumping" all over the place.
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31032, RE: Cars idle is rough Posted by DownAzzDSM, Aug-28-02 06:54 AM
Which one is the PCV valve?
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31033, RE: Cars idle is rough Posted by 98greengs, Aug-28-02 08:54 AM
It actually sounds like you burnt one of your intake valves. I have seen the same thing on a buddy's car after he sprayed. Just my two cents. I would definitely do a compression test.
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31034, RE: Cars idle is rough Posted by DownAzzDSM, Aug-28-02 09:51 AM
yeah I'm gonna do a comp. test tonight. I hope it comes out ok.
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31035, RE: Cars idle is rough Posted by 97eclipseRS, Aug-28-02 01:38 PM
the pcv valve goes from the vc(left side of the coil) to the intake mani. the valve part it that little "L" fitting.
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