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Old 01-28-2008, 10:41 PM
bt2580
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mpe235 is correct, the idle air volume needs to be reset. The good news is that it is easy to do. I run a fuel system treatment about every 10k, and have had to do this many times. Find yourself a watch with a second hand to make things easier.

-Drive car for 15-20 minutes to get the engine and transmission up to operating temps.
-Park car and turn off key.
-Let sit for at least 15 seconds.
-Turn key to 'On' position, not running.
-Wait 3 seconds.
-Fully depress and release gas pedal 5 times in 5 seconds.
-Wait 7 seconds.
-Fully depress gas pedal to floor and hold down.
-Watch 'Service Engine Soon' (SES) light, it will start to blink after about 7-10 seconds
-Wait until 'SES' light remains on (app. 15-20 seconds after starting to blink)
-Release gas pedal within 3 seconds of 'SES' light staying on.
-Start car, and idle should come down to normal.

It may take you a few attempts to get this right, but don't get discouraged. If the SES light continues blinking and never goes to fully on, drive the car awhile longer and try again.

Good Luck,

B
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