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Old 07-06-2011, 07:02 PM
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1989 305. tbi v8 camaro .........Ok guys i will try to explain the best i can and hopefully you can help me out. When i first start my car it has no problems starts every time but idles rough up and down up and down wants to stall . But after irunning for a few min it gose away and runs fine untill i shut it off and let it sit. if i turn it off and then start it right away its fine . but if i let it sit it dose it again ......any thoughts ? i can take a video and upload if need be
 
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Old 07-07-2011, 06:04 PM
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if you can do the video, that would be great. sounds like it could be a few things. what does the tach show for high and low rpms while its hunting for idle?
 
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Old 07-07-2011, 08:02 PM
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ok i will take a video later on tonight when i get off work. I also noticed that when i turn the steering wheel when in park thats when it really idles low and wants to stall
 
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Old 07-08-2011, 12:33 AM
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That's from the load of the power steering pump, and slowing down the engine somewhat is normal. You have something else causing the erratic idle issue, the steering isn't a concern.
 
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Old 07-11-2011, 10:05 PM
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It could be something a simple as your coolant temp sensor. Or IAC, TPS, or an o2 sensor.
 
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