First off, my van idles fine when it is warm. It also starts perfectly when hot or cold. But when it is cold, it starts fine then slowly idles down until it stalls or it will sometimes pulse from 900 RPM to 1600 RPM for a few minutes. When its all warmed up it stay at about a steady 900RPM. I have done a complete ignition tune up--spark plugs, spark plug wires, ignition rotor, and distributor cap. Checked and adjusted the throttle valve switch Checked an adjusted ignition timing New airfilter Fuel pressure ok. Checked for false air leaks Control valve for idle stabilizer hums Replaced both temp sender units Air flow meter checked out New o2 sensor Replaced all the ground connectors with new terminal (this step by the way fixed about 90% of my idle problems recently) Checked vaccuum line--all ok I am suspecting the idle stabilizer control valve which I have cleaned out several times with throttle cleaner or the idle stabilizer control unit. Any other ideas. Tim Marciniak 90 Multivan |
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