ok to drive with idle problem?

[neli_nael]

my car has an idle "jump" it goes from 1000 to 1500, is it ok to drive because i dont have time to figure out why its doing that?

[maryus]

it's ok , but your gas mileage will be affected. Don't know how much.

you have idle problems because of the vacuum leaks.

[tehbrookzorz]

Should be, but I don't want to guarantee it.

This seems to be one of the most common problems with this car, have you done a search? I'd advise it in the future; comes in very handy and keeps the more senior members from calling you a newb.

If I had to guess, I'd say you had a vacuum leak at the induction hose between your airbox and your throttlebody. Find the leak, patch or replace this hose, (without removing the Volume Airflow Sensor at the airbox) and you should be in business.

Cheers.

[Stablo87]

I had the same problem like a week ago, I just replaced my throttle body and it works fine now. I think i saw some one selling one on the site for 25, I bought mine off some one here.

[se7en]

just disconnect the IAC valve.

that worked for me.

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[neli_nael]

Should be, but I don't want to guarantee it.

This seems to be one of the most common problems with this car, have you done a search? I'd advise it in the future; comes in very handy and keeps the more senior members from calling you a newb.

If I had to guess, I'd say you had a vacuum leak at the induction hose between your airbox and your throttlebody. Find the leak, patch or replace this hose, (without removing the Volume Airflow Sensor at the airbox) and you should be in business.

Cheers.

yes i've done searches on it, i know what might be wrong with it just with school, work, and the gf that i dont have time to mess with it; but i still want to drive it.

[Stablo87]

yes i've done searches on it, i know what might be wrong with it just with school, work, and the gf that i dont have time to mess with it; but i still want to drive it.

Dude im a senior in college, I'm the secretary for the student union, treasurer for my LULAC council, work 30 hours a week, volunteer to mentor highschool kids on the weekend and still have time to work on my car. Not trying to rag on you, but he was just trying to help.

[neli_nael]

yes i've done searches on it, i know what might be wrong with it just with school, work, and the gf that i dont have time to mess with it; but i still want to drive it.

Dude im a senior in college, I'm the secretary for the student union, treasurer for my LULAC council, work 30 hours a week, volunteer to mentor highschool kids on the weekend and still have time to work on my car. Not trying to rag on you, but he was just trying to help.

wow...i wouldn't be able to do that. i don't know much about cars so i would have to research how to do things and then have to find it on the car, that's what takes up most of the time. next week is spring break so i'll find some time to work on it then.

[Stablo87]

If you are going to change your throttle body and need any help you are welcome to pm me.

[neli_nael]

If you are going to change your throttle body and need any help you are welcome to pm me.

will do, but i will check for vacuum leaks first though.

[tehbrookzorz]

I wouldn't start replacing parts or disconnecting sensors until you know for sure what the problem is. If you have one of those mini-camping propane bottles and rig up a hose with a valve you should be able to search for vacuum leaks fairly quickly, but just try flexing the intake tube to eliminate that possibility first. If the car stalls, you've found the problem.

[X3RCKT]

If I had to guess, I'd say you had a vacuum leak at the induction hose between your airbox and your throttlebody.

Cheers.

+1

I had that same issue and so did a buddy of mine with his MX6. Would run fine when it warmed up cuz the hose would relax and kind of seal the "crack" in the tubbing. Alot of times it will be on the INSIDE of the bend, between a couple of the ribs and VERY hard to see unless you actually flex the pipe to see it.

If you find the "crack" and dont want to REPLACE the tube, go to Walmart and buy yourself a tube of Plastic Weld. Has epoxy on one side and hardener on the other and you just push the plunger for it to mix and apply. Was like $4 and we never had issues with it again. I also makes a quick emergency repair if it ever happens again.