At 08:40 PM 4/17/2001, SpaceKommander wrote:
>Just read some comments on O2 sensor wire being coaxial and thought that
>would solve my problem - but my 02 sensor isn't coax - just terminates with
>spade plug.

The wire from the ECU is shielded -- the shield stops an inch or so short
of the spade connector.

>Anyway, It used to idle around 800 rpm which was just fine but
>for the last few months it seems to idle at about 1700 rpm. Checked cable
>and such - can't find problem. Any ideas?

Make sure your throttle is closing completely -- if it is and the throttle
switch is working, idling at that speed it should be shutting down and
restarting over and over.  If it's not closing, there's your problem.  Take
out the idle stabilizer and connect the plugs to each other -- if the idle
goes to normal, bad stabilizer.  If it doesn't, try setting it to spec.  If
it stays that way when you put the stabilizer back you may be all set.

david

David Beierl - Providence, RI
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