Floating Rpm's And Shaky Idle
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Hi All,
So from the research I've done, I've seen that floating RPM's can be cause by a faulty TPS right? Is there anything else that could cause this?
My other symptoms are a rough and shaky idle. I am just picking up the car now. I need to check the plugs, and rotor and such. Wires look good though. I also know there is an exhaust leak near the manifold, I read that could also cause a rough idle.
Any ideas?
So from the research I've done, I've seen that floating RPM's can be cause by a faulty TPS right? Is there anything else that could cause this?
My other symptoms are a rough and shaky idle. I am just picking up the car now. I need to check the plugs, and rotor and such. Wires look good though. I also know there is an exhaust leak near the manifold, I read that could also cause a rough idle.
Any ideas?
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If you have a check engine light, mention that. If you don't have a check engine light on, then it is burned out, and you still need to get your codes read.
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Well, the Keifco's can go out too, so run through the normal list. New car? Get new plugs and wires.
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And did you say ROTOR?
LOL
The rotors on our cars are in the brake system.
The exhaust leak, if the exhaust manifold is cracked, it's a manufacturer recall.
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And did you say ROTOR?
LOL
The rotors on our cars are in the brake system.
The exhaust leak, if the exhaust manifold is cracked, it's a manufacturer recall.
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Tibbychick @ Apr 28 2009, 11:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>First thing you do, take a look at the TPS. It it says Kefico on it, you're golden. If it says Dae Sung or Bosch on it, chuck it and get a Kefico.</div>
Like REDZ said, the Kefico can go out also, mine did.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (DTN @ Apr 28 2009, 06:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>If you have a check engine light, mention that. If you don't have a check engine light on, then it is burned out, and you still need to get your codes read.</div>
What would throw a CEL? Exhaust leak doesn't always throw, TPS doesn't and plugs/wires only would throw a code if it misfired.
Like REDZ said, the Kefico can go out also, mine did.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (DTN @ Apr 28 2009, 06:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>If you have a check engine light, mention that. If you don't have a check engine light on, then it is burned out, and you still need to get your codes read.</div>
What would throw a CEL? Exhaust leak doesn't always throw, TPS doesn't and plugs/wires only would throw a code if it misfired.
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What kind of ignition system does this engine use?
I don't have any CEL, and I will check later on in the day if I have any codes.
The wires look new, I'll probably change them with the plugs anyway, just to eliminate them from the problem.
I have to check exactly where the exhaust is leaking, could be from the flex as well, I could just hear the leak closer to the front of the car.
I'll give you guys/gals an update when I manage to take care of these tasks...Thanks for all the help fing02.gif
I don't have any CEL, and I will check later on in the day if I have any codes.
The wires look new, I'll probably change them with the plugs anyway, just to eliminate them from the problem.
I have to check exactly where the exhaust is leaking, could be from the flex as well, I could just hear the leak closer to the front of the car.
I'll give you guys/gals an update when I manage to take care of these tasks...Thanks for all the help fing02.gif
