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Old 06-03-2009, 02:42 PM   #1
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mini me swap idle problem

i just completed a mini me swap on a 92 lx with a d15b block and a d16z6 head. a/t i used the ecu from the car i got the head from and the engine harness. it starts fine but once you drive and come to a stop it looses power, idles real low almost dies. ive replaced plugs wires rebuilt dizzy fuel filter pcv still dosent fix it. also it will eventually catch but you have to slam the gas to the floor then it will come back. i need help please ive been reading up and trying everything! thanks
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Old 07-19-2009, 05:57 PM   #2
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Re: mini me swap idle problem

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i just completed a mini me swap on a 92 lx with a d15b block and a d16z6 head. a/t i used the ecu from the car i got the head from and the engine harness. it starts fine but once you drive and come to a stop it looses power, idles real low almost dies. ive replaced plugs wires rebuilt dizzy fuel filter pcv still dosent fix it. also it will eventually catch but you have to slam the gas to the floor then it will come back. i need help please ive been reading up and trying everything! thanks

Start the engine and tap on the IACV with a screw driver. If it changes idle, replace it. I suspect thats whats wrong with mine. IACV are like 200 dollars from autozone but you can get them between 30-90 on Ebay.
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Old 07-22-2009, 03:58 PM   #3
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Re: mini me swap idle problem

found that the timing was off just 1 tooth. evrything is good now. i did clean the iac valve too that helped thanks.
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