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Old 09-08-2003, 05:08 PM
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Originally posted by Subafreak
To me it sounds like the problem I had with Shane (007)s car. It would start up and idle at like 1,000 to 1,500 rpms untill it warmed it up then it would fluctuate from like 250 to 1,000 rpms. but it would also set the check engine lite as soon as it was warmed up. It gave a code and turned out to be a bad IAC or (air by pass valve). Just my expiriance with that kind of problem, it may not be the MAF.
Yes, I tend to think it could be the Idle Air Control valve. Either stuck or gooed up.
Runs ok when cold because the cold start air valve is open then. As it warms up the cold start valve closes and the IAC takes over to set the idle speed. If it is not working, it stalls.

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