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Subject I would test the Idle Air Control Valve system
     
Posted by Zvil (FL) on December 06, 2012 at 9:02 PM
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In Reply To hunting idle with the lights on and brake depressed posted by rudeboi805 on December 06, 2012 at 06:04 PM
     
Message If the terminals on the plug and connector are corroded then the solenoid for the IACV might not be getting power and will not be able to do it's job: compensate for extra load on the engine at idle by allowing more air in. If thats not it then I think you might have an air leak or your alternator is about to go.

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