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??? Idling question???
Should the engine idle on its own with the IAC disconnected? Mine is an '87 EFI.

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It should die out slowly when you disconnect it with the engine running.
 
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If the seat is dirty of the plunger tip is bad, it may idle some but most likely very bad if at all.
 
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