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Shawnwil
Newbie Joined: 01 January 2015 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 26 |
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Topic: High Idle Posted: 01 January 2015 at 5:40pm |
Hello everybody. I have owned my Fiero for about a year and a half now. In that time I brought it back to life from a certain demise.
I was able to drive it a few times over the summer and just recently had it out for a couple of days. It is a 1987 SE V6 5speed. The one issue that continues to elude me is the high idle. I can't seem to find any vacuum leaks. Car starts fine and is a blast to drive but the idle rarely drops below 1500 rpm. Also I notice the last time I drove it the temp barley cracked 40 and interior heat was minimal. I suspected a bad thermostat but have not had time to take a look. Also it was a pretty cold day during the drive. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Shawn Edited by Shawnwil |
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Dr.Fiero
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 02 January 2015 at 7:05am |
Fix the thermostat first - then check for a cracked/broken
EGR tube. Very (!!) common issue. |
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Fieroman88
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 04 January 2015 at 10:54am |
I wouldn't discount the IAC or idle air
controller,as I almost lost it searching for the same issue, and luckily found it to be the problem. The club can help you with the scan tool we have. It will tell you if it is working properly, or just replace it and have piece of mind it isn't it. |
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ARTIC-1
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 04 January 2015 at 1:31pm |
Hi All
I think every one that has had a Fiero has has this Fault in one way or an other,me to and i just replaced Everything! but even that didnt work,in the end i found it an a Vid on Youtube help,not the best example but it works well,if you no a smoker-LOL-the older guy with 5L Mustang.found mine in 1 Min this way.it was-UNDER the Base of the -EGR,i replaced the Upper gaskit,but there is X2 there, and a new EGR + a new tube,still HI/Idl. Smoker found it real fast,You may have to get a.NIC Patch! for your Fiero after wards,good luck https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMok2y05jNETUBE THIS Finding Engine Vacuum Leaks With A CigarEdited by ARTIC-1 |
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Shawnwil
Newbie Joined: 01 January 2015 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 26 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 09 January 2015 at 5:00pm |
Thanks for all the tips. I had seen that video before using the Cigar to find vacuum leaks. I actually made my own little smoke can but did not find any leaks. I think I will start with the EGR Tube and EGR first. I will keep you posted.
Thanks Shawn |
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Fieroman88
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 29 January 2015 at 4:55pm |
Hey Shawn.. Could you let us all know how you made out, if
you have tackled the issue yet that is? Regards |
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