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07-18-2002, 01:23 PM | #1 |
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idling problems
hey guys i have a 1988 gt and recently i have had some problems with it idling right. here are some examples of what happens. when i am driving down the road and stop at a stop sign,light etc. the engine cuts off. another thing it does is when i am driving and stop at a sign it idles at around 2-2300 rpms. and then some times it idles fine.
what should i check to try to get this problem ironed out? i have recently put new distriputer cap, rotor, wires, and coil on it. |
07-18-2002, 07:14 PM | #2 |
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I am not sure how the speed density cars are set up, but have you checked your throttle position sensor? If this is not set correctly, idling problems can occur.
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07-18-2002, 09:37 PM | #3 |
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Possible TPS problem. Not sure with those symptoms.I know there is a big general problem with V-8 fords of the Mid and Late 80's, possibly into the 90's, not sure.That problem is; "When you start the car,whether it's warm or not, the Engine will "flash"to 2,500 or so and then back to a normal type idle".Mine does it. I have checked vacuum, so that's not it.I have set my TPS from .7--1.4 volts. It doesn't change the problem with my engine.I have it set at .98 V at this time which is the number I hear and read is best.Sorry, I can't helpya.
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