Re: 90' V8 Idle and Brake Question

[Mike Larosa <mlarosa@v8q.East.Sun.COM>]

Hi Steve,


> 
> 	
> .....cold startup the idle seems to go from 1100 to about 300rpm until 
> I blip the throttle a few times and clean it out. 

Clean out your Idle Control Valve.

>  Also the brake light at startup tends to stay on for about 15 seconds 
>  and then after getting under way it goes out.  The brake light comes on 
> when applying heavy pedal at a stop light and then goes out after motoring 
> away.  It's not all the time but 2 out of 10 stoplights. 

This smells of classic Brake "Bomb" failure.  AKA Brake Pressure Accumulator.

If you need help to locate the stuff give me a buzz.

Mike L.
90 V8
89 100 Avant
	
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