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Two things that will cause idle problems (that others have had problems with recently) is the Fuel Pressure Regulator (FPR) and the Idle Control Valve. I wouldn't expect either to be throwing those codes tho.
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i havent heard of it causing all of those issues.. but i know that a bad FPR has caused a high idle for some.. other than that... i have no idea sorry
Last edited by etlsport : 01/08/2009 at 10:52 PM
The only help I can offer is that I would go over what you were working on first to make sure nothing came unplugged, unsealed, etc...before I went any further. (i.e.--EGR gasket still sealed properly, air-temp sensor still sealed properly, MAF still plugged in and sealed properly.)
I got a hunch that your 02 sensors are OK in that they are not at fault but are simply doing their job in indicating a lean condition.
The misfire though has me scratching my head
I've had a vaccuum leak cause "multiple misfire" cell because of bad pinging.
Perhaps the fuel treatment dislodged some contaminents & possibly plugged fuel filter causing lean condition? Perhaps change-out fuel filter or at least pull it and see if you can blow through it (clogged).
When my Z-34 Monte Carlo started idling at 2500 rpm's it turned out to be intake gaskets leaking. Don't know if anybody here ever had high idle because of leaking intake gaskets? Doubtful that they would start leaking just like that, right after your service done though.
When my Fuel Pressure Regulator went bad, it affected mpg and resulted in starting issues (i.e.--after engine warm, like stopping for gas and having trouble getting it to run again..taking like 3-4 attempts to restart). No codes thrown though.
IAC is easily seen in throttle body throat...see if it looks carboned up...can be easily cleaned with o2 sensor safe TB cleaner spray. Although a bad one still would need changed out.
Hope any of these WAG's help.
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Thanks for the suggestions!!
I'll check out the Fuel Filter, and then move on to the FPR, and IAC.
Maybe just replace my plugs for good measure. Perhaps I have a bad coilpack as well. ???
Any suggestions on Plugs?
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Perhaps my EGR is gone?? Maybe the contacts on the electricals are bad? I've read a few tutorials on repairing them.
Or I suppose my MAF could be gone...
Richie...
Read post #4 here: http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...ight=flammable
It's a good way to check for the possibility of vacuum leaks...
(which would cause the lean condition)
You could try switching the coil packs side to side (#2 & #4) to see if the misfire code follows.
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Thanks dub I'll give it a go...
Quite the little gremlin... The idle issue is the main issue of worry for me... It makes it even hard to stop, my VX is trying to power brake itself. To the shop in the AM...
First I'm going to inspect and possibly swap the Fuel Filter... Then check out the FPR if the issue is persistent. (only for idle issues) then I'll swap the coil packs, check if the code follows. Probably replace plugs for good measure.
Anything else?