1985 Pontiac Fiero Engine Idle

1985 PONTIAC FIERO
10,623 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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WMCASAS
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How do I slightly increase engine idle? Car runs great hwvr idlles to low when on gear. Turns off.
Oct 24, 2009 at 12:19 PM
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HMAC300
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if this is a TBI unit on your engine it shouldn't need to be adjusted. Try some choke cleaner on the idle air control valve, that may solve the problem. If not there should be an idle control screw on or near the throttle cable. You will probably need a torx bit to adjust it.
Oct 24, 2009 at 6:42 PM
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