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  • Emergency! Bird Idles Way Too High

    Alright... This started yesterday... I started my 94 Bird.. and it started idling at 1500rpm and never went down to normal. I have no clue what is causing this. With my Flows you can tell that this nowhere near normal. Very concerned that this may be something major. Any input is greatly appreciated.

    Thanks
    2000 Camaro Z/28

  • #2
    If you have codes, please post. Could be a number of things. Try resetting the PCM. Inspect TPS and IAC valve. Check manifold/TB vacuum lines.
    1997 Y87 Camaro with a motor and some stuff.

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    • #3
      <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by sped214:
      If you have codes, please post. Could be a number of things. Try resetting the PCM. Inspect TPS and IAC valve. Check manifold/TB vacuum lines.<hr></blockquote>

      Yes check throttle position sensor. My dads car (cadillac) his TPS got stuck and was reving around 1500-2000 at idle.
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      • #4
        there is a hose connection in the middle of your plenium that has two hoses connecting to it it kinda comes to a T make sure it is connected and isn't cracked
        3.4 white 95 firebird<br />K&N air filter <br />dynomax muffler

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        • #5
          I have the same damn problem, only thing is, my car goes back to normal after it warms up. Oh yeah I have problems starting the car too.
          -Steve

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          • #6
            check TPS and vaccum leaks...

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            • #7
              vacum leaks and make sure throttle plat is closeing all the way completely i messed my spare one up porting it just a lil and i idled at 4k rpms cause of a tiny tiny tiny gap between tb and plate :D
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              • #8
                This may sound retarded, but can you guys like give directions to find most of this stuff. Because I have no clue where it is located on the engine..

                Thanks
                2000 Camaro Z/28

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                • #9
                  I fixed the problem....I don't know how, but I did.... I took my car out and ran it pretty hard, and when I got home it was idling normally. It seems that it was idling a little slower than usual. I'm still not sure what the problem is. I have a tune-up planned for this weekend. Does anyone know if this will hurt or help the situation?
                  2000 Camaro Z/28

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                  • #10
                    Try cleaning your IAC (idle control valve) It sounds like it's getting stuck. A little carb cleaner will do. It should be stuck into the side of your throttle body( I'm not familiar with the 3.4) It has a spring with a pointed spindle that sits inside the TB.
                    95 Camaro 3.8L Y2K motor <br /><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/coriya71\" target=\"_blank\">www.cardomain.com/id/coriya71</a>

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                    • #11
                      <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Coriya71:
                      Try cleaning your IAC (idle control valve) It sounds like it's getting stuck. A little carb cleaner will do. It should be stuck into the side of your throttle body( I'm not familiar with the 3.4) It has a spring with a pointed spindle that sits inside the TB.<hr></blockquote>

                      That's good advice. I had the same problem with my bird. I changed the IAC and haven't had the prob. since.

                      The IAC is located on the pass. side of the TB it's a small black box sticking out of there, you can't miss it. It's held in by 2 torx screws.
                      Took me about 15 min. to change. I belive the part was $59.99 from pep boys.

                      If you need further info. shoot me an e-mail.
                      -Chris
                      <b>94 Firebird, 3.4 V6, Red, M5</b><br /> SLP CAI, Accel 8mm Superstock Wires, Bosch Platinum +4 Plugs, Borla Exhaust, BMR Strut Tower Brace, 180* Thermostat, B&M Ripper Shifter<br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/94bird\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/id/94bird</a>

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