Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2004 7:57 pm Post subject: car idling funny after warming up, and water from tail pipe
Do you think it can be the Purge sensor since that only turns on after the engine reaches a certain temperature,head gaskets are not blown, no water in the oil and i have lots of power and no check engine lights are coming on, any suggestions, can it be the Purge sensor(canaster)?????
Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2004 7:55 pm Post subject: still idling funny
What happens is when the engine reaches a certain temp, like after 15 min. of warming up, the engine idle slightly dips from 1000 rpm down to like 7 or 800 rpms and almost sounds like it wants to bog out.I still think its the purge sensor but im not sure, please help, thanks
well, your engine's rpm's are suppose to gradually go down as your engine gets closer to operating temp. I know my car (97 GSR) is suppose to idle between 750 - 850 rmp at temp. However, if u think it is idling to low you can always adjust your idle speed.
Check that there are no codes, ignition timing, spark plugs, air cleaner, & PCV system. If all those are fine you can adjust idle speed by turning the idle adjusting screw with a screwdriver (on your throttle body near the Idle Air Control Valve).
If it was a problem with a sensor there would usually be a code stored in your ECU for that problem. But there is no way for me to be certain _________________ If you feel like you're in control, you're not going fast enough. - Mario Andretti
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