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alfistjen
Alfasud
Joined: 30 Jul 2003
Posts: 59
Location: Belgium
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 Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2004 1:51 am Post subject: dancing idle |
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Hi you all!
I've now been driving my 16V for one month now but still with one problem, the idle 'dances' between 800 and 1200 rpm, very irritating. And when I've raced it it keeps idling without dancing at 1500 rpm. I suppose this the little 'idle-engine' that directs air from the intake manifold to just behind the throttle valves. As I loosen the wire from it it idles nicely at 900 rpm. Is this a common problem and what can I do to stop the problem?
The 16V is a very bully engine but I'll have to lurn to live with the little buggers that my 8V ie didn't have, but suppose it's worth it 
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Alfonso
Alfa Arna
Joined: 31 Dec 2003
Posts: 17
Location: Lithuania
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People in previous posts have suggested cleaning out "the idle-engine" (aka idle speed actuator) with injector cleaner. Apparently this helps sometimes.
Right now I'm battling a very similar problem. I've tried many things, but haven't found a cure so far. The dancing idle has caused my engine to run extremely rich, which results in flooded/burned spark plugs. I therefore also suggest to check if the spark plugs are ok.
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