Re: [DML] Idle Problem

[dherv10@xxxx]

Even though the cable is mostly the culprit, I would still lubricate it along 
with the throttle body shaft. You may also want to take the throttle body out 
/ off and clean it inside where the butterflies are. They may not be seating 
properly. Then I would check for the idle speed microswitch for operating 
properly electrical and mechanical. Then if it is working ok then check the 
idle speed motor for sticking and the connections.
John Hervey
www.specialTauto.com



<< I have a question based on my idle. (I have an 81, 5 speed)

When I start the car it idles as normal (after an initial high idle 
and then kick down in a few seconds). As I drive and stop the car 
seems to idle fine.

After about 20 minutes of driving when I come to a stop the car 
wants to idle at 1500 - 2000. If I blip the throttle it does not 
seem to make a difference. If I rev the engine up close to red line 
and let it fall down it tends to drop to around 1000 RPM ( a little 
high still but better).

I have opened the engine bay during one of these high idle sessions 
and pushed on the throttle and it did not make a difference so I do 
not believe it is based on a sticky cable or such things.

What may be causing this?
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