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I am having problems getting my 89 to idle properly. Also after the vehicle gets to temp it begins to have a check engine light and will stumble, backfire and miss. These problem started from nowhere and im lost where to go next. I replaced the idle IAC, coolant temp sensor, and complete msd ignition, new calibrated BBK MAF and nothing yet. I try to ajust the idle screw and i have reset the ECU multiple times with no success. I dont know if it matters but I have an x303 cam, trick flow track heat intake manifold, BBK cold air intake, throttle body, egr plate and MAF, MSD ignition with a 6AL control box, hooker super comp headers, h-pipe, and flowmasters. I would appreciate any help i have such much time and money in this project and i still cant get it to run correctly. I tried setting the TPS as well does anyone think a bad TPS could cause all those problems. Also I am not running the smog pump so that sensor is obviouslt disconnected.
 

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See the "Surging Idle Checklist for help with all your idle/stall problems.

The quick and easy way to dump the codes is in there too, and all you need to do it is a paper clip! The first two posts contain all the updates to the fixes. At last count there were 24 possible causes and fixes for surging idle/stall problems. I continue to update it as more people post fixes or ask questions.
 
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