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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 09:25 AM
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fluctuation on idling engine

Ok this is weird, any one have an idea, why my tachometer would be fluctuating when the care is idling at normal temp
Old Feb 28, 2003 | 09:43 AM
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Re: fluctuation on idling engine

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Ok this is weird, any one have an idea, why my tachometer would be fluctuating when the care is idling at normal temp
vacuum hose leak, possibly loose connections on air intake. do you have any aftermarket intake or possibly cleaned the throttle body lately? are you throwing a check engine light?
Old Feb 28, 2003 | 11:00 AM
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Re: Re: fluctuation on idling engine

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vacuum hose leak, possibly loose connections on air intake. do you have any aftermarket intake or possibly cleaned the throttle body lately? are you throwing a check engine light?
how do u clean the throttle body?
Old Feb 28, 2003 | 12:25 PM
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Re: Re: Re: fluctuation on idling engine

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how do u clean the throttle body?
this site will answer all your questions and more. i didnt remove my throttle body to clean it, i just took off the intake and went to town on it. check it here
Old Feb 28, 2003 | 12:55 PM
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Is the A/C on and is the compressor cycling? You will notice some slight change in RPM with each clutch cycle.



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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 01:34 PM
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Originally posted by sloppymax

this site will answer all your questions and more. i didnt remove my throttle body to clean it, i just took off the intake and went to town on it. check it here
cool thanks for the info....
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