Date: Sat, 03 Oct 1998 22:36:14 -0700 From: Justin VanAbrahams <jvanabranopsamnet> Subject: Re: Rough Idle
Phil Erickson wrote: > > Have 89 9000 w/o turbo. From cold start never a problem. No rough idle when > car is stopped (e.g. stop sign). However, if car is shut off and then > restarted when hot, the rough idle problem develops. At stop signs, I must > depress accelerator just enough to force engine to run smoothly. The rough > idle is particularly annoying when backing up. Dealer either doesn't want to > fix or doesn't know what to do. At one time the fuel pump was replaced to no > avail. > > Anyone out there have any ideas? Thanks, Phil > > phillynopsamcad.com Check your idle control valve (AIC) - it's probably old, worn out, or sticky. Try cleaning it and see if that helps. -Justin