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HELP IDLE SURGE!!!!!

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Black95GT_Kid

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when my car is at idle it will surege between 500 and 900 rps and will somtimes almost stall. ive tried cleaning the idle control motor, changed tps, changed pcv valve and im running out of ideas. any ideas would be well apreciated.
 

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well, 1st off did you change the TPS or correctly set the TPS?
If you correctly set the TPS i would like at the IAC control.
If you search IAC you will find a plethora of info on how to fix it.
 

Black95GT_Kid

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yea i installed it correctly the problem occured befor i put it on i put it on to try and fix it and it didnt do nething i will look furthur into the IAC i have one to put on so i will try it.
 

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Do you have mods done to the car? Any recent work done?

Have you checked for a vac leak? Is it worse when the motor is hot or cold? I could go on.............

Post as much info as you can and the smart folks in here can help.

Good luck.
 

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The TPS/IAC need to be set for correct voltage at idle (can't remember which). RUn some searches or maybe someone will be good enough to give you the link, but there are good writeups on setting correct voltage at idle. That can be a lifesaver for the dreaded idle surge.

In fact, I remember a whole write on the steps to curing idle surge. Unfortuneatly i dont have that link.

BTW, I have the same issue. I am just dealing with it until I get my car down to AFM for a dyno tune, and I am asking them to program my PMS for better idle.

Oh ya, if you want a temporary fix, you could try increasing your idle speed to 1,000 to 1,100 and you might have better luck.

Good luck.
 
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