IDLE PROBLEMS
23 January 2009, 07:54 PM
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new to scooby net i have sti wagon 97, engine has just started to idle at 1500rpm and fluctuating to, resolved its self earlier , now back again this evening would appreciate advice.
23 January 2009, 08:10 PM
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23 January 2009, 09:17 PM
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can maf sensor be cleaned.
23 January 2009, 10:09 PM
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can maf sensor be cleaned.
If you unplug the maf with the car running what happens?
23 January 2009, 10:15 PM
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MAF allegedly can be cleaned by spraying brake cleaner onto it but i've never need to do it so i can't say if it works.
23 January 2009, 11:26 PM
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when disconected car cut out.
23 January 2009, 11:30 PM
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sounds like mad is fine mate
23 January 2009, 11:32 PM
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any ideas what could cause idle
23 January 2009, 11:36 PM
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If you unplug the maf with the car running what happens?
engine cuts out.
24 January 2009, 12:13 AM
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looking through fourom when sensor disconected and cuts out maff is fine could it be ,idle air solenoid valve.
24 January 2009, 12:28 AM
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hi it could be the ecu for the fuel pump best thing to do is get it looked at by sumone how can test it on a computer
24 January 2009, 08:54 AM
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What fuel are you using in it ?
24 January 2009, 09:00 AM
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if you have plastic inlet before turbo, you may check connection with turbo.
24 January 2009, 11:15 AM
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Idle speed control valve? I've changed a few in the past on my cars. i would take it and have a diagnostic check done first.
24 January 2009, 11:45 AM
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i adjusted the idle solenoid valve and have corrected idle now.
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