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No Idle Here!; Car won't let me ride in peice.
Topic Started: Dec 12 2011, 05:17 AM (530 Views)
Harrison
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Hi everyone, I'm back! Car did not sell, so I am still driving it. Not this morning, though, because I can't let it warm up while i get ready for work. It won't idle alone, I have to sit with my foot on the gas. Last week I would do this for a few minutes and it would idle alone, but very roughly. Now, no idle.
What changed? Well, it leaks oil and this last time when it got low i had to put some 5w30 in it instead of the 0w i normally put in. Also, MMO 1/2 bottle in crankcase and 1/2 in fuel tank.
So that's it. Nothing else. Any good ideas? Car is still for sale, for a good price! :lol

Thanks, knowledgeable Geo folks!
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Memphis metro


If you ever bring it towards Memphis, Let me know, I might be interested in the purchase of your car.
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Bad Bent
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Facetious Educated Donkey

Is there any hissing like a loose vacuum hose like at the MAP sensor on the firewall? That was my first thought. May want to take the hoses off and see if they are clogged.

Electrical would be worn distributor cap posts or the rotor has build-up on it. How old are the plugs and wires?

Fuel pressure, as in dirty fuel filter.

For starters.
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Harrison
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Bent: New NGK Plugs, wires. PO changed the cap and I put a new fuel filter on. I was wondering about a clogged fuel injector or some other fuel thing. I know a compression test needs to be done...I just haven't done it. Jumped time? Maybe a video will help. I want this car until tax time!
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Harrison
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Engine Doctor: I just don't feel good about driving it that far. No interstate for this car yet. But maybe if it really gets to where I need it gone...
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Have you checked the IAC/ISC for proper operation?
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Harrison
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No, I haven't. Last night I wiggled all the vacuum hoses, pulled, pushed and felt for cracks. Then I ate dinner and called it a day. This morning, although I had to give it some gas and slowly let off the pedal, in increments, it is now idling while I get ready for work. Can you provide some links to IAC/ISC-when i get home today I will take a look.
Thanks
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