Hi everyone,
I'm new to this forum and I hope someone can point me in the right direction. I've been scouring the net for an answer and haven't had any luck.
I have a 96 GT that while idling (usually around 650 rpm's) will suddenly drop to around 500 rpm's or a hair below and then go back up to a little above normal and then settle back at normal. When this happens, immediately afterwards the voltage will drop and the lights in the car will dim. I suspect this also happens while driving sometimes but I can't confirm that (seems like there is an occasional stumble when accelerating). This is a intermittent problem and doesn't happen all the time and the amount of time it sits at idle before it happens is not consistent either.
I recently had some work done but nothing that should have affected the idle (new clutch, shocks, struts and springs installed). I have already replaced the idle air control valve (the common answer to idle problems on the net) which did nothing. Other than that, all that has been done is a new stereo deck added and the center console replaced with one for a '98 stang (gotta have some cup holders).
Other than this issue the engine seems to fine except that I found out the car is burning a little oil.
Any advice or help anyone can offer is greatly appreciated. I'm anal about my car's performance and this is driving me crazy.
I'm new to this forum and I hope someone can point me in the right direction. I've been scouring the net for an answer and haven't had any luck.
I have a 96 GT that while idling (usually around 650 rpm's) will suddenly drop to around 500 rpm's or a hair below and then go back up to a little above normal and then settle back at normal. When this happens, immediately afterwards the voltage will drop and the lights in the car will dim. I suspect this also happens while driving sometimes but I can't confirm that (seems like there is an occasional stumble when accelerating). This is a intermittent problem and doesn't happen all the time and the amount of time it sits at idle before it happens is not consistent either.
I recently had some work done but nothing that should have affected the idle (new clutch, shocks, struts and springs installed). I have already replaced the idle air control valve (the common answer to idle problems on the net) which did nothing. Other than that, all that has been done is a new stereo deck added and the center console replaced with one for a '98 stang (gotta have some cup holders).
Other than this issue the engine seems to fine except that I found out the car is burning a little oil.
Any advice or help anyone can offer is greatly appreciated. I'm anal about my car's performance and this is driving me crazy.