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Old Dec 7, 2003 | 10:06 PM
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Weird Idle

When my car is idling in neutral the rpm's dont stay constant, it will idle at 800 and then jump to 1200 then down to 700 and then back up to 1000, why doesnt it idle more smoothly. How can i fix this?
Old Dec 7, 2003 | 11:04 PM
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CHECK TPS
Old Dec 7, 2003 | 11:05 PM
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what is the "TPS"
Old Dec 7, 2003 | 11:12 PM
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THROTAL POSSITION SENSOR .ON THROTAL BODY OPPOSITE SIDE OF THROTAL LINKAGE.EASY TO TEST W/ OHM METER.HAYNES.
Old Dec 7, 2003 | 11:16 PM
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thanks
Old Dec 7, 2003 | 11:24 PM
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MAY NOT BE THE PROB BUT ITS THE CHEAPEST EASIEST(FIRST)PLACE TO START
Old Dec 7, 2003 | 11:39 PM
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MY BAD.FIRST PLACE WOULD BE TO MAKE SURE THAT ALL YOURE TUBING GOING TO THROTLE BODY IS TIGHT AND SEALED. AT LEAST FROM AIR FLOW METER ANYWAY
Old Dec 7, 2003 | 11:45 PM
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thatll be the first thing i do tomorrow
Old Dec 7, 2003 | 11:51 PM
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GOTTO GO BRO GOTTO GET UP IN 3 HOURS GOOD LUCK ON THAT
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