1997 pontiac trans am v8 idles to fast until you stop

Asked by lizardwatch Nov 14, 2016 at 08:24 AM about the 1997 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

let off gas idles to fast until you step on break an stop

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lizardwatch it sounds like ur throttle is sticking. try using wd40 and a small amount of grease and that should fix ur problem

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followed up an replaced 3 bad rubber connections rpm came down 100 rpm still at 1000 at idle Manuel does not say what rpm it should be have a new throttle position unit I have not put on yet will also look into getting a new I A C an go from there thank you very much

It sounds like you are on the right track!

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have changed every hose that was cracked or loose replaced idle air control valve also replaced throttle position sensor still idles at 1100 rpm

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