...high and erratic idle and a ticking noise. I would have the converter checked first it could be that the system is in need of a fluid change and it will start to clot up in cold weather so do have it ...
High idling often indicates a vaccuum leak somewhere. look at the vaccuum elbows on both the right and left side of the engine just about midway down the engine from front to back on the plenum- that&
...first thing in the morning in cold weather (<50 degrees) try replacing your idle control censer it is normal for a car to idle high for a short period when it is cold but only for about 60 ...
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...high RPM. When cold I sometimes need to stay in car so it will stay running at lease 5 min before it will idle on its own, or it will just run at a high idle 1100 to 1200 RPM with out droping. While ...
...cold weather Try some gas line anti-freeze. Add a bottle to a full tank of good fuel (high octane from exxon, BP ect.). Also add a bottle of fuel system cleaner. I recommend sea foam. Keep the ...
...cold. During warm weather it idles fine and as winter comes on it gets rougher and rougher. I start it and it will rev high, drop rpm and spit and sputter, and eventually if not immediately die. I ...
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...cold weather like 30-40 degree mornings it takes a second to kick over and then when it does it stalls unless I give it gas. I did some research and asked around and I seem to be getting the same ...
...high idle for cold start have replaced IAC still nothing. truck idles at 1000 during cold or hot weather Needs to be tested for power/ground and control signals at the IAC. Also should be smoke ...
...idling high once the temp dropped below freezing. It has high miles but regular maintenance. Manua, carbureted engine. I noticed that once it is VERY warmed up (like driving for at least 30 mins ...
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...cold weather it chugs untils warms up then goes to high idle like it should...is this a choke problem? seems like it should start at a high idle until warm or until I kick it down?? Replace or clean ...
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