RPM problem

1994 TOYOTA COROLLA
173,657 MILES
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KAIKIING
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My car idle when start up and also during normal temperature in P rpm around 850 - 1000.After gear in R or D position,rpm drop until 550-750rpm.May I know what might the problem is?I've try to clean the throttle body and also check the vacuum leak.The engine can start up easily in cool condition but hard to start up in hot condition.Please advice.Thanks
Oct 3, 2011 at 11:29 AM
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I would be checking the idle control valve, also scan for any unresolved fault codes,start here.
Oct 3, 2011 at 11:52 AM
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I've check the IAC valve when i clean up the throttle body and it show function normally.I do the jumper check with at diagnostic port and the engine light show up 32 fault code which might be the MAP sensor.I try to switch with another car MAP sensor but look like nothing change.Any idea?Thanks
Oct 3, 2011 at 11:58 AM
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Could be a coolant temp sensor out of range, this will git the starting problems you mentioned. Being out of range will not set a code, just screw up the hot & cold mixture settings.
Oct 3, 2011 at 12:02 PM
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Any procedure or guide for that?
Oct 3, 2011 at 12:04 PM
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No, it's just a screw in sensor, you can test them, by checking the resistance against temp. there will be a graph to check against, i do not have it, it will be something you can get from a dealer.
Oct 3, 2011 at 12:16 PM
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Is that mean it is adjustable?
Oct 3, 2011 at 12:23 PM
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No adjustable manually, it is in the coolant, with cold coolant the resistance of the sensor is such it sends a signal to the ECU to go rich, as the coolant heats up the resistance through the sensor changes and this sends the base mixture lean for normal running, in conjunction with other sensors that is, but the coolant temp sensor is the main sensor for cold start and base lean mixtures.
Oct 3, 2011 at 12:28 PM
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Will that also causing rpm drop till******** when driving or reverse with break?
Oct 3, 2011 at 12:38 PM
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Will that also causing rpm drop till not idle when driving or reverse with break?
Oct 3, 2011 at 12:47 PM
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Not normally, this is more for the hot /cold stat problem, i feel that you need to get this sorted first and move on to the next problem, there may be some input from this sensor that can affect the other problem, but primary the starting problem.
Oct 3, 2011 at 12:57 PM
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Yes.I also feel this is the primary problem.I've looking to solve this problem for quite long time already.Hopefully CTS will be the reason for it.But it is quite hard for me to get such spare for the car in my area.
Oct 3, 2011 at 1:27 PM
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where are you?
Oct 3, 2011 at 9:56 PM
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Malaysia area.Any suggestion for online purchasing?Thanks
Oct 4, 2011 at 3:38 AM
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Hi,

I've change the CTS but still having hard start up problem during hot condition.But the car is much more idle after change.Is it normal there is only a little water coming out from the place of CTS after I unscrew it out?Any idea?Thanks
Oct 5, 2011 at 12:10 PM
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