There can be any number of things that cause the problem. Plugs fouled, plug wires bad, Distributor worn or cracked, timing off, air filter clogged or air system problems. Bad fuel injectors or a clogged fuel filter. Vacuum lines off or cracked. Something else. Check the air handler tube system from the filter to the intake manifold. On the underside of mine a small hole had burned through from the exhaust.Idle was off and mileage bad. Its not just a simple, Do This, and its fixed. Its a whole package of things to try. Some can be seen on an analyzer at a shop but most are just down to basics testing and replacing of bad or dirty parts.
I have 200,+ miles on the car. I change the plugs and wires yet it runs rough at idle and runs smooth at crusing speed. What can i do?
the RPM should idle 700 - 900
clean or replace your idle air control valve.
My 1990 Toyota Celica Idle is too high... What seems to be the problem?
Separation of the ethanol due to water in the gasoline.
My Chilton Says 1990 -92 Idle IN Park At Operating Temp Should Be 750, in drive 700, i cant ever seem to make the rpm drop only 50rpms when putting in park, so mine is set to 800, and about 700 in drive
Most likely your car needs to be driven for about 100-200 miles so that your ECM relearns the fuel trim settings. It will smooth out afterwards.
how do you adjust the idle on a 2002 toyota van
you can adjust it via the idle control valve.
1990 gmc p/u 5.7 wont idle showing code 12
This is because the engine has not yet fully warmed up. The computer increases the idle speed to prevent stalling when the engine is cold. To correct this, wait for the engine to warm up, or shut it off.
Turn the Idle Adjusting screw.