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Old Feb 16, 2003 | 05:09 PM
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Every once in a while I have an idle problem. I have replaced the plugs, wires, EGR valve and DPFE sensor. Still have the problem. It only happens I sit at an idle for awhile or if I coast up to a stop sign. I sprayed carb cleaner along the fuel rail but that don't seem to make a difference. Anybody have any ideas?
 
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Old Feb 16, 2003 | 07:27 PM
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Occasional problem.

Try cleaning the IAC motor and the mass air sensor. It usually falls as the culprit...


 
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Old Feb 17, 2003 | 09:26 AM
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Thanks for the advise. Could you or someone let me know where the IAC and Mass flow sensor are located. I'm not real familiar with these new engines. Drop a 84 300 i6 in my lap and I could find just about everything. This engine is a whole different world to me. Thanks.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2003 | 09:37 AM
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Occasional problem.

The IAC will be a cylinder looking object with an electric connector at one end (two wires - usually black/red). It will be bolted to the side of the throttle body. You remove the (2) 8mm bolts, the gasket, and clean with either gas or carb cleaner and q-tips. This will get the carbon out from around the flute and spring inside.

The Mass Air will be bolted to the airbox and have a flat plug, usually about 8-10 wires. Be very gentle when cleaning it. You do not want to break the wires inside the sensor.


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