Low Idle Questions
- 2002 Chrysler Town and Country Engine Problem with 200000 miles
- My wife ran the van low on oil, as she was going to get an oil changed , she noticed the oil light flickering. With the new oil in now there...
- Asked by (pending member) about 5 months ago - 1 Answer
- 2002 Saturn L100 with 140000 miles
- I have a 2002 Saturn L100. My service engine light went on. I changed the spark plugs. Which were bad. Thought that would fix the motor ...
- Asked by (pending member) about 5 months ago - 1 Answer
- 1993 Ford Explorer Engine Problem with 246000 miles
- So it seems when the engine is cold (like first start this morning) My battery light comes on and my battery gauge is very low immediately ...
- Asked by colbyriffey about 5 months ago - 1 Answer
- 1998 Pontiac Firebird Engine Problem with 160000 miles
- What would cause a miss in the motor?
- Asked by (pending member) about 5 months ago - 1 Answer
- 1992 Nissan Sentra with 136500 miles
- When I start the car it idles hard and then goes normal, it does this several times and then idles normal but when I start to drive it seems...
- Asked by arichards1960 about 5 months ago - 1 Answer
- 1997 Geo Metro Engine Problem with 87500 miles
- Geo started stalling out and wouldn't start. Let it sit for a couple days, then it fired up and drove about 30-45 minutes, stalled out and ...
- Asked by (pending member) about 5 months ago - 0 Answers
- 2003 Mazda Protege Engine Problem with 160000 miles
- Greetings, Question re: Mazda Protege 5, 5 speed manual non turbo. The issue - car is stalling/chugging when idle-ing at stop signs/red ...
- Asked by (pending member) about 5 months ago - 1 Answer
- 1993 Chrysler Le Baron Engine Problem with 185000 miles
- Wont idle at intersections/anywhere
- Asked by jimmy trader about 5 months ago - 1 Answer
- 2001 Ford Explorer Engine Problem with 210000 miles
- My car is idling funning it acts like out wants to die and I just had a tune up
- Asked by Jenhanna about 5 months ago - 1 Answer
- 1996 Subaru Legacy Engine Problem with 114 miles
- I have a 1996 Subaru Legacy GT wagon 2.0 twin turbo Import. My problem is after driving for a few miles/about 10 mins, I get a rattling ...
- Asked by kevbuddy49 about 5 months ago - 3 Answers
- 1994 Ford Ranger Heater Problem with 150000 miles
- My heater is not working but it is blow what is is
- Asked by (pending member) about 5 months ago - 1 Answer
- 2003 Chevrolet Impala with 225000 miles
- One free question. Second request. My 2003 Impala w/3.4 v-6 every few months the idle speed has a mind of its own. Mostly real fast idle. ...
- Asked by wrr60@yahoo.com about 5 months ago - 1 Answer
- 1982 Mazda RX7 Engine Problem with 75000 miles
- It starts and runs for three minutes and then quits starts right back up again and runs for another three minutes and then quits again new...
- Asked by chrisrobson1 about 5 months ago - 7 Answers
- 1987 Mitsubishi Mighty Max Engine Problem with 160000 miles
- I have a 5 speed. When I brake or go to stop the truck shuts off. And the brakes get hard to push. I'll be able to start it again but it ...
- Asked by bunney.c21 about 5 months ago - 1 Answer
- 2001 Hyundai Elantra
- What is wrong when the car stalls when the engine gets warm?
- Asked by kysharedding@att.net about 5 months ago - 1 Answer
- 2006 Chevrolet Impala with 39900 miles
- Transmission Hot Idle Engine Warning comes up on Information panel. Had this repaired in August at a dealer in Akron, Ohio. Came back on ...
- Asked by (pending member) about 5 months ago - 0 Answers
- 1995 Infiniti Q45 with 201 miles
- Why does my car jerk while idleing and dies
- Asked by Darieluson about 5 months ago - 1 Answer
- 2000 Nissan Sunny Engine Problem
- Every time i slow down to stop the car Engine goes off completely.how can i fix this?
- Asked by juls_leo about 5 months ago - 1 Answer
- 1999 Jeep Other Repair Problem with 223000 miles
- I have a 1999 Grand Cherokee Laredo. i went to get in my jeep yesterday and it wouldnt crank. Charged the battery and it would crank but you...
- Asked by (pending member) about 5 months ago - 1 Answer
- 2006 Ford F-350 Drivetrain Problem with 60000 miles
- At idle in my 2006 ford f350 6.0 powerstroke diesel the oil pressure drops very low...if I raise the idle with the accelerator the pressure ...
- Asked by jharley5505 about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
- 1997 Toyota Camry Engine Problem with 13061 miles
- My 1997 toyota camry check engine light came on, I took it in to Firestone auto place and they came up with some codes PO171 System TOO ...
- Asked by yvonnelw about 6 months ago - 2 Answers
- 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer Engine Problem with 115000 miles
- Just replaced oil pump and oil pressure wont go over 40 and at idle about 5
- Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 2 Answers
- 2012 Dodge Charger Engine Problem with 18021 miles
- For three weeks the car has consistently idled 50 rpm too low during idle whether parked or in gear unless load is placed on the electrical ...
- Asked by cq842000 about 6 months ago - 0 Answers
- 1995 Saturn SL2 with 175000 miles
- The car will idle fast when you first start it up. It will then drop low and doesn't have much power unless you keep the rev's up.
- Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
- 1982 Mazda RX7 Engine Problem with 130000 miles
- My 1982 Mazda RX7 GSL drops down and idles very slow (
- Asked by Dexter Dyer about 6 months ago - 9 Answers
- 2010 Hyundai Elantra Electrical Problem with 4700 miles
- This past Friday I had my altonater and ground cable for battery replaced. I brought my car in for service because the headlights were going...
- Asked by inmyheart28 about 6 months ago - 2 Answers
- 1998 Pontiac Grand Am with 190000 miles
- My car is shaking and jumping and i can not figure out what is wrong with it. It is throwing out a P0300, which is a multiple misfire. I ...
- Asked by JoeRod1998 about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
- 2002 Mazda 626 with 104000 miles
- Hi there… I have a little concerne with my mazda 626… it shakes a lot when im at a stop light,,,,it feels like it will stall. as soon ...
- Asked by azejnati about 6 months ago - 3 Answers
- 1990 Oldsmobile 98 Engine Problem with 100000 miles
- Car will not start. Turns over no start. Fuel pressure at rail is good. Spark on all cylinders. New parts: Crank sensor, cam sensor, ...
- Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 8 Answers
- 1989 Jeep Cherokee Repair Problem with 340000 miles
- I have a misfire at idle. What should be tested?
- Asked by greenchevymalibu about 6 months ago - 12 Answers
- 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix Engine Problem with 101000 miles
- Car runs and idles fine and even revs up fine. When driving seems to bog down on take off and wont get above 30mph with out bucking. When "...
- Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
- 2002 Honda Civic Noise Problem with 20200 miles
- I recently had some repairs done to the car. I had a timing belt replaced, and a valve cover replaced. When running the engine, ...
- Asked by jhabe about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
- 1992 Honda Civic Engine Problem with 13500 miles
- My car has very low idle during a stop sign or light almost to the point of dying recently replaced spark plugs the cables and oil and ...
- Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
- 2008 Toyota Raider Engine Problem with 150000 miles
- My 2.7 VVti Hilux Raider's idling is low and if i give gas the engine is erratic. I recently changed the tow bar plug myself and blew the ...
- Asked by marceldp1 about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
- 2005 Dodge Magnum Repair Problem with 97000 miles
- My 2005 Magnum sxt (3.5L) has intermittent warning lights. One looks like a lightning bolt between two reversed parentheses and the other ...
- Asked by elizoria about 6 months ago - 4 Answers
- 2012 Hyundai Azera Engine Problem with 7000 miles
- Sunday the dealer was closed so went to jiffylube for an oil change and upon completion the car was giving me a red oil level light ONLY ...
- Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 6 Answers
- 2002 Mazda 626 with 104000 miles
- Hi . just got a used mazda 626. with 104k miles…everytime I stop it has a rough idle and the engine shakes like it wants to turn off. the ...
- Asked by azejnati about 6 months ago - 9 Answers
- 1999 Honda CRV Engine Problem with 12100 miles
- All cylinders misfire
- Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
- 2004 Buick Rendezvous Engine Problem with 111000 miles
- Rough idle after start up and occassionally the Service Engine Soon light will come on and then go off again.
- Asked by slillie about 6 months ago - 6 Answers
- 2001 Hyundai Elantra Electrical Problem with 207000 miles
- Hi I have just had my Altenator tested and it read 65 amps at idle, is this good reading or am I looking for problems very shortly?
- Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
- 1998 Subaru Impreza Electrical Problem with 190 miles
- My car is giving me both a P0103 (hi MAF input) and P0102 (low MAF input) code. The car starts fine and idles around 1000 RPMS for about 2...
- Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
- 2005 Dodge Neon Repair Problem with 75000 miles
- What would make a car idle fine but the car starts to sputtert after 2000 RP M's what could be the problem
- Asked by 360 about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
- 1994 Jeep Wrangler Noise Problem with 162410 miles
- My jeep starting knocking today for no apperent reason, but only when it was in 3rd gear. I checked the oil and it looked okay, but I need ...
- Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
- 1995 Mercury Mystique Noise Problem with 150000 miles
- I have a mercury mystique that vibrates at idle. it idles at about 550 rpm while in drive which seems low to me and when im idling if i rev ...
- Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
- 1993 Lexus ES 300 Electrical Problem with 250 miles
- My car has been cutting off when I stop at stop lights and stop signs. Sometimes even before I stop all the way. It cuts right back on after...
- Asked by palmers123 about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
- 1995 Ford Aspire Engine Problem with 246000 miles
- My car is a 2 door , 1.3l engine,5 speed manual.I live in Las Vegas and I went to get the yearly smog inspection.My issue is the car will ...
- Asked by bobnlynn about 6 months ago - 0 Answers
- 2001 Ford 500 Heater Problem with 114000 miles
- When I turn my heat on my car starts idling low and smokes by my right tire and it smells like burnt rubber. Wht could that be?
- Asked by banitafindley about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
- 1993 Toyota Pickup Engine Problem with 129754 miles
- Hi my truck tends to shake when it reaches its normal temp. only at idle or to a stop. when its cold its okay. and at times when im ...
- Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 4 Answers
- 1995 Mercury Mystique Noise Problem with 150000 miles
- i have a vibrating problem on my car when idling. i noticed that it only idles at about 550 rpm which i think is a little low. when i rev ...
- Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer
- 1993 Ford F-150 Engine Problem with 180000 miles
- 302cid,auto trans 4x4-truck running 2500 idle,wouldnt kick down so i turded off. now wont start. have spark to plgs,fuel to injectors any ...
- Asked by ssd13 about 6 months ago - 3 Answers
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