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Old 02-26-2011, 11:02 PM
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engine problem

y just cleaned the engine about a week ago and yesterday i started the car and i started fine but when y got warmed up the revs got going up and down and then it turned on the check engine light. what can this be.
Old 02-27-2011, 07:33 AM
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Probably the IAC Valve attached to the Throttle body. Intake Air Control valve. It controls the IDLE and when it gets dirty it doesn't adjust correctly. Do a search here/there's lots of info.
Old 02-27-2011, 08:52 AM
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Yea.. the IAC. Your probably got something stuck in it or it wasnt cleaned thouroughly.. I had the same issue so i just replaced mine
Old 02-27-2011, 11:25 AM
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What was the code set? First get the code. Then go from there
Old 02-27-2011, 11:42 AM
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the CEL will generate a code- which any parts store will pull for you for free (except Ca.)
that will point us in a direction

but codes are clues- not diagnosis in themself!

you cleaned the engine--external-pressure wash rinse? spray can Gunk and gentle rinse?
or internal- seafoam or bg or similar fuel product?

external= I would ck all connections to coils and all exposed electric connectors-
wd40 is the tool for this job
wd actually means Water Dispersant, Test Formule #40 = WD-40!!
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