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
9 Answers
lizardwatch it sounds like ur throttle is sticking. try using wd40 and a small amount of grease and that should fix ur problem
lizardwatch answered 8 years ago
I did what you said it still idles at about 1100 goes all the way to the stop
Check for a vacuum leak.
lizardwatch answered 8 years ago
I did what you said it stiles idle at 1100 rpms an goes all the way to the stop
lizardwatch answered 8 years ago
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!
lizardwatch answered 8 years ago
will sure get back with you I am into classic autos but this project is just to new
lizardwatch answered 8 years ago
have changed every hose that was cracked or loose replaced idle air control valve also replaced throttle position sensor still idles at 1100 rpm