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Old Aug 9, 2004 | 07:51 PM
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around 10 o clock tonight i came to a stop light and my cars idle was pulsing.....goin from 900 to 500 steadily back and forth.....what could this be?
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Old Aug 9, 2004 | 07:56 PM
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try cleaning your IACV with some brake parts cleaner. any codes?
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Old Aug 9, 2004 | 08:18 PM
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wouldnt no because it always has thrown a code since i got it for o2 sensor....and its converted to obd1 so i cant check...
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Old Aug 10, 2004 | 09:12 AM
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the papare clip trick...doesnt work at all....and i have no plug in to check it like from a computer....is there any other way to check??
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Old Aug 10, 2004 | 04:52 PM
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get an OBD1 scanner, or take it to a dealer have em plug it in.
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Old Aug 10, 2004 | 07:50 PM
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from what ive seen on his car, theres no obd port to plug a scanner in.
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