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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 12:27 PM
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Idle?

Just curious what everybodies 6.8 idles at, trying to figure out if I have any other problems. Just replaced the IAC. Idles @ 900 RPM's.

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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 01:26 PM
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right after starting it idles 1100 and drops to 750 after about 45-60 seconds.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 02:11 PM
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In neutral or park all of mine always were in the 800~900 RPM range once all warmed up....In drive, they are down in the 700~800 RPM range
 
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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 04:08 PM
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Mine does the fast idle at initial start and drops to 800-900. Drive is 700.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2007 | 09:51 PM
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ive noticed even on hot start up itll rise to 1200 rpm and then go back down to 600-700
 
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