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Old Sep 10, 2004 | 06:51 AM
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So sometimes my Z at a stoplight and the idle drops and runs really rough. If I kick it a little gas the needle almost hangs then jumps up. When the idle is low it runs a little rough. Has anyone else run into this problem?

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Old Sep 10, 2004 | 07:39 AM
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No, but I would see if the throttle body has a little plugged off hole which usually has a screw behind it which will allow you to adjust your idle speed up or down a few hundred rpm. I've never looked on the throttle by wire we have, but almost every other fuel injected car has one.
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Old Sep 10, 2004 | 12:11 PM
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Originally posted by Darren
No, but I would see if the throttle body has a little plugged off hole which usually has a screw behind it which will allow you to adjust your idle speed up or down a few hundred rpm. I've never looked on the throttle by wire we have, but almost every other fuel injected car has one.
I was thinking maybe a throttle position sensor. Thanks for the hint, I will check that tomorrow!
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Old Sep 10, 2004 | 02:17 PM
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i wouldnt screw with the TPS & change the voltage, you could cause some serious problems then. if you move the TPS to raise the idle when the problem isnt caused by the TPS you will be telling the computer your at a certain throttle opening when in reality you are not. i too have the low/rough idle, im thinking of having it raised a few hundred RPM when i have my TS reflash done..........


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Old Sep 10, 2004 | 04:23 PM
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Originally posted by myz8a4re
i wouldnt screw with the TPS & change the voltage, you could cause some serious problems then. if you move the TPS to raise the idle when the problem isnt caused by the TPS you will be telling the computer your at a certain throttle opening when in reality you are not. i too have the low/rough idle, im thinking of having it raised a few hundred RPM when i have my TS reflash done..........


-justin
I woudlnt' think of doing it myself. I may just have to take a trip to the dealer.
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Old Sep 10, 2004 | 07:45 PM
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no insult intended there daytona350, i just didnt want to see anyone personally messing with the TPS settings, only trying to help....best of luck with the idle, let us know how you make out!

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Old Sep 10, 2004 | 08:47 PM
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Originally posted by myz8a4re
no insult intended there daytona350, i just didnt want to see anyone personally messing with the TPS settings, only trying to help....best of luck with the idle, let us know how you make out!

-justin

Oh no worries man no offense taken I just wanted to make it clear I wouldn't attempt to mess with anything you mentioned! I didnt' take that as an insult!
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