re. Idle speed oscillates. Not ISV, I think.
Swann, Benjamin R. (BSWANN)
BSWANN at arinc.com
Mon Aug 13 23:45:03 EDT 2001
Check Throttle Body switch, or wiring to same. BTDT - check archives.
[My 87 5kcst has developed the dreaded idle speed fluctuation. This one is
different than my previous experiences. It rapidly oscillates between 1300
and 1500 RPM at about a two cycle per second rate. Each time the speed
begins to increase the engine stumbles a bit. Since the first thing
suggested for idle speed anomalies is the ISV that is the first place I
went. I disconnected the electrical connector from the ISV and no change.
Even so I removed the ISV and cleaned it, again no change. I then went
looking for vacuum leaks. When I remove the dip stick the oscillation
frequency decreases a bit. When I take a propane torch, spewing propane,
around all available vacuum lines and ports I get no change except for when
the propane is sprayed into the air filter snout, which increases the rate.
This problem has been going on for about 5 days and twice the idle has stuck
in a high state, 2200 RPM, but I have not been able to purposely induce this
condition. Another thing that is happening is when I am running at speed
and remove my foot from the accelerator there is a delay of 1 to 2 seconds
before deceleration starts and then it is very abrupt. It is not a smooth
transition like before the idle anomaly started.]
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