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AndyMack
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Post Fri Nov 11, 2005 11:12 am

Is the idle speed just controlled by the throttle cable position?
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Post Fri Nov 11, 2005 11:17 am

No. What engine do you have ?
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Post Fri Nov 11, 2005 11:23 am

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Post Fri Nov 11, 2005 12:12 pm

Same as mine.....
The idle speed is controlled by the ECU via the ICV (Idle Control Valve) the TPS( Throttle position sensor) and the crank sensor/Induction pick up lead on spark lead No. 1.
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