Is this a repair someone could handle on their own?
2006-10-10 14:13:31 · 6 answers · asked by Spencer 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
probably a bad idle sensor, but it could be a number of things, need to have the codes checked from the onboard computer.
2006-10-10 14:17:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For anyone who cares to know the best way to diagnose a vacuum leak is to use a propane torch (not lit) and run it around the vacuum lines. When you come to the one with the leak the engine will idle up. Although most times you will hear a vacuum leak it will sound like a whistle. However there are many things that could cause this problem. If you could diagnose the problem someone who is mechanically inclined could do so if armed with a repair manual and some tools. A good Haynes manual could probably stear you on the right path. It has helped me countless times. Good luck
2006-10-10 21:44:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had a 98 Exped that ran rough and not idle but would run okay with throttle. The vacuum tubes that run to the left of the carburetor were worn thru and created a vacuum leak. You cant see them but put your hand back there and feel or sometimes you can hear them
2006-10-10 21:29:14 · answer #3 · answered by David V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sound like to me that your starter is going out or you have some bad spark plugs. Before long it will stop on you in the middle of traffic or not even start when you need it.
2006-10-10 21:22:51 · answer #4 · answered by Amelia_Yvette 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be that the idle is not set high enough to keep it running.
You might want to adjust it or have a mechanic do it.
2006-10-10 21:22:34 · answer #5 · answered by Aliz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your throttle position sensor.
2006-10-10 21:18:37 · answer #6 · answered by Sarcastic Sid 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋