Hi Mike, This is going to seem like a really simple suggestion, but make sure your idle switch is functioning properly. The idle switch in my ur goes on the fritz now and then, and I get symptoms similar to those you described. -- Bryan Gunn Email: bgunn@voicetek.com Voicetek Corporation Tel: 508.250.7998 19 Alpha Road Fax: 508.250.9378 Chelmsford, MA 01824