problems idleing

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316ilux
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Post Thu Nov 02, 2006 7:55 pm

i have a problem that sme times in the morning my car doesn't whant to idle and it sounds like its only fireing on hre cylinders when it happens after a while it settles down after it has warmed up properly. I have chaned ht leads and spark plugs and i hasn' cured it so i hoping that you guys might have an idea :D
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Post Thu Nov 02, 2006 10:35 pm

hi, it sounds like the idle control valve is blocked, you should clean it with brake or carb cleaner, also clean the air flow meter with brake cleaner, the idle will be much better then.
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Post Thu Nov 02, 2006 10:53 pm

Ill give that a try when i get a min cheers for the advice
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Post Thu Nov 02, 2006 11:10 pm

you can clean the TB and Inlet manifold by spraying carb cleaner into the hose which attaches to the rocker cover.
You will need to hold the revs high while doing this, as the engine will try to stall.
cleaning the ICV is as simple as unbolting it from the manifold and spraying the nozzle.
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