car doesn't raise idle on startup. have to press on gas a little bit to start up car. and then it's supposed to be above 1,500 rpm for a couple of minutes to warm up but mine doesn't even go up to 1500 on it's own. also sluggish and a little hesistation. anyone in chicago come by and help if you would like. any suggestions.
idle problem(chicago come by and help please)
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JustAnotherVictim
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JustAnotherVictim
Supramania Contributor
Not insulting you, but you know how to check codes right?
Also you want to include as much info as you possibly can, your explaination is a bit vague. From what you have, sounds like a problem with spark.
Also you want to include as much info as you possibly can, your explaination is a bit vague. From what you have, sounds like a problem with spark.
it sounds like a spark problem to me too. Have you ever replaced your plugs on your car? And if they have been previously, did the person you bought it off put the right ones in? how long have you had the car? One of your plugs could be mechanically damaged due to foreign objects or improper reach to the piston. Pull them out, its not too bad :naughty:
i changed the plugs recently and i remember checking the gap and they were in specs. but the fuel is about 1 year old lol. hopefully that's the problem. i'm waiting on a bumper so i can actually drive it around more. i've been driving 5 minute cruises illegally at night. and here's another funny thing. when i close my hood the car dies lol. hopefully that's due to no intake b4 the afm( not suctioning right--waiting forever for that from a website i don't want to say)
its the idle speed control valve, thats what controls idle speed (imagine that), if it goes bad, you will lose cold idle, also could be coolant temp sensor...check both of these as per tsrm specs...