98 Deville

1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE
115,000 MILES • V8 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DRDOOWAH
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idle on my 98 Deville increased dramatically, won't return to normal. Temp dropped in our area prior to this problem. Advise
Dec 14, 2010 at 3:07 PM
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FACTORYJACK
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Is there a check engine light on? Unless there is a significant vacuum leak, you could have a faulty idle air control valve, a chunk of carbon in the IAC passage, throttle plate stuck, or a faulty cruise or throttle cable.
Dec 15, 2010 at 5:22 AM
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