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  1. 02-04-2012, 09:07 AM #1
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    Lightbulb car wont idle

    When then engine is cold the car runs great and idles perfect but when it warms up it dies every time I come to a stop it will crank right back up but. It won't idle I gotta keep my foot on the gas to keep it runnin.
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  2. 02-04-2012, 09:50 AM #2
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    Ok, what kinda of car are you working on, what engine etc.
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  3. 02-04-2012, 11:44 AM #3
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    Lol sry 97 hatch with b18 obd1 set up
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  4. 02-04-2012, 01:43 PM #4
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    Did you try adjusting your idle?? Kind of a dumb question but sometimes its that simple
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  5. 02-04-2012, 01:49 PM #5
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    When the car is cold it idles higher than it does once its warmed up
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  6. 02-04-2012, 04:11 PM #6
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    IACV!!!! take it off clean it with carb cleaner. that doesnt help, the try testing ur TPS
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