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turbocoupe idle

my turbocoupe idles rough when at normal temp and dies when I push in the clutch to stop need help dont wont it to get worse.

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turbocoupe idle

Reply #1
check for codes? i have to do the same on mine. I have a high idle no matter what when it warms up or when its cold. Ive even adjusted the idle set screw no luck.
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turbocoupe idle

Reply #2
also what should happen when you unplug the idle air control

1978 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau.
351 mod... not for long :beatyoass:

turbocoupe idle

Reply #3
should stall out if i remember right. But im unsure.
2001 Buick Regal LS (DD):hick:

Got that fox rash again!

-Resident smartass! :ies:

- Don't listen to the naysayers. For every person who actually helps with your project there will be 10 who will discourage you all the while thinking that they are helping. 99% of all people have good intentions. That doesn't make them right.- XR7 Dave - SCCOA.Com

 

turbocoupe idle

Reply #4
this is off my problem but why is it that the tc wont build boost siting still with spout in but with it out it builds 5psi+ siting still

1978 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau.
351 mod... not for long :beatyoass:

turbocoupe idle

Reply #5
it shouldn't build any boost just at idle. it woill start building boost at 2500 rpm as you drive. Then if your boost controller is bad or you don't have one you will only make 5 psi no matter how hard you drive it.
2001 Buick Regal LS (DD):hick:

Got that fox rash again!

-Resident smartass! :ies:

- Don't listen to the naysayers. For every person who actually helps with your project there will be 10 who will discourage you all the while thinking that they are helping. 99% of all people have good intentions. That doesn't make them right.- XR7 Dave - SCCOA.Com

turbocoupe idle

Reply #6
sorry i meant reving it while siting still

1978 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau.
351 mod... not for long :beatyoass:

turbocoupe idle

Reply #7
With your IAC unplugged it should idle about 800-900.

 You shouldn't be building anyboost while sitting still. It should only be building boost when the engine is under a load.


It would make diagnosing your idle issue easier if we knew more details.

Have you done a tune-up (plugs, rotor, cap, wires, fuel/air filter). Have you pulled codes (you can pull codes with a paper clip and the CHL), have you checked the volts at the tps, have you set the base idle?
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turbocoupe idle

Reply #8
so the iac is bad when the car dies as soon as i unplug it and that could explain all my other problems

1978 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau.
351 mod... not for long :beatyoass:

turbocoupe idle

Reply #9
Quote from: Thunderbus;314243
so the iac is bad when the car dies as soon as i unplug it and that could explain all my other problems


Not necassarily......
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turbocoupe idle

Reply #10
ok ill keep searching need to get i fixed so i can sell it

1978 Ford Thunderbird Town Landau.
351 mod... not for long :beatyoass:

turbocoupe idle

Reply #11
You will build boost with the spout out because the timing is way retarded then.

My car doesnt stall when I unplug the IAC. It does when I unplug the TPS though.

Make sure theres no vac leaks.
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