Rough Idle on Startup
CCMphysician
01-15-2010, 04:39 PM
After leaving Tractor Supply earlier this evening, my engine had a rough idle as soon as I started it. I also did not hold it to start as long as I normally do. It only lasted for about ten seconds or so, but it was taching at about 200-300 rpms (usual is about 800). Any ideas about what this could be?
-CCM
-CCM
danielsatur
01-15-2010, 04:43 PM
Are the symptoms the same with both cold, and hot start?
CCMphysician
01-15-2010, 09:59 PM
Daniel, my patron!
It only happened once, so I guess I shouldn't be worrying about it, I haven't been able to recreate the problem either. The engine was warm at the time. Any simple things I could possibly do to help prevent it from happening again?
-CCM
It only happened once, so I guess I shouldn't be worrying about it, I haven't been able to recreate the problem either. The engine was warm at the time. Any simple things I could possibly do to help prevent it from happening again?
-CCM
CCMphysician
01-15-2010, 10:07 PM
I was thinking it might be the IAC so I just got out of the garage here at the rescue squad after cleaning out the throttle body and spraying down the IAC. I must say, I thought my vehicle ran smoothly before, but I had no idea it was possible for a vehicle to run this smoothly. I also just ran in half a bottle of Seafoam into the vacuum line and put the other half in the gas tank. I am now letting it soak in. I can't wait to see how it runs!
Thank you for your help,
CCM
Thank you for your help,
CCM
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