Date: 8 Mar 2004 12:48:44 GMT From: Dave Hinz <davehinznospamcop.net> Subject: Re: Engine rotational speed
On 8 Mar 2004 03:00:49 -0800, Lars Johannessen <lars_johannessennospamail.com> wrote: > "SAABurger" <furnyburgernospamorld.com> wrote in message news:<ff02c.823$re1.778nospamfe1-win>... >> "Dave Hinz" <davehinznospamcop.net> wrote in message >> news:c29tmb$1q6ohv$2nospam34476.news.uni-berlin.de... >> > >> > Has your car, in the past, had a "surging" in the idle speed, where >> > it goes up and down a lot? There is a valve which controls idle speed, >> > I wonder if it might be stuck open? Have you had any problems like that? >> >> I think the valve Dave is referring to is the Idle Air Control (IAC) valve. I sure was - I was rushed when responding and I'm glad you went into the details. > Thanks again Dave and furnyburger. I will check this things out, buy a > injector cleaner and try to clean and fasten those elements around the > trottle valve. > And yes Dave, I think I had the problem you mentioned. Sounds like we have a likely suspect then. Please do let us know how it turns out and what you find. mvh, Dave Hinz