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Michael Cone Posted on Mar 14, 2014
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91 300zx Turbo idle issue

I have a 91 300zx turbo. my problem is during cold starts the car idles aroung 1.3 RMPs. After the car warms up the engines automatically drops to 0.5 RPMs or if I depress the gas peddle after it warms up the idlle drops to 0.5 RPMs. Occassionally the idle won't change it stays at 1.3 during the duration of the commute. Does anyone know how to fix this?

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I believe what you're gonna fnd out is that's what's suposed to happen, it saves power and gas.

All three of my vehicles (2 trucks and 1 car) do the same thing

Thanks Terry

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Have the plastic intake manifold and gasket replaced. I have posted this fixed at least once before and have seen it numerous times.

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The air fuel mixture sensor is probably starting to fail. You need to have a simple diagnosis done at the shop and then have it replaced - they are usually not much a reputable mechanical shops. When the motor warms up your air/fuel mixture changes hence the rough idle etc. Hope this helps.

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  • Posted on Mar 20, 2009

SOURCE: `91 Nissan D21 4 cyl MT Pickup won't idle when cold

sounds like the clutch isnt engaging properly in the situations you described. may need to check fluid levels if there ok. then may need to get serviced or checked at least

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  • Posted on Jul 19, 2009

SOURCE: car wont hold an idle and shuts off after u start

Have your idle air control valve and throttle position sensor and mass airflow sensor checked

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