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cobbler2u
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idle problem

Post by cobbler2u »

Car starts and run's well.
Until it warms up. Then the revs fall and the car stalls all the time.

Could it be warm up regulator or fuel regulator.
Iv'e changed the temp switch.


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Jeroen
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Re: idle problem

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Check the idle adjustments, especially CO, and check for vacuum leaks.
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Re: idle problem

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Thanks
would the idle not be to high if adjusted once car is hot.
As idle is fine when cold,
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Re: idle problem

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nope, idle and CO need to be set warm. During the warmup phase the WUR needs to take care of extra fuel and the aux air valve should raise idle rpm.
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Re: idle problem

Post by cobbler2u »

:thumbsup

What should our cars run at
idle 900rpm
co ?
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