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85 GS won't idle

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Old 01-22-2007, 06:03 PM
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I recently had my AC fixed and now when i turn it on the car wont idle any ideas why?
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Old 01-23-2007, 09:49 AM
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of the top, id wonder about someone having kocked off a vacuum line or something. particularly the one that goes from behind the carb to the rear of the intake.



kinda odd though, cause the a/c valves are right on top
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Isn't there an idle speed plunger like most cars? The A/C drags down rpms, so a vacuum pot or solenoid bumps the idle up? Mine works, but I have to hit the gas first to engage it. Seems like it's supposed to work on it's own? As long as it works, I don't mind how I have to "work" it.,,,,BB







My 86 Ramcharger acts the same way. No idle adjustment til you hit the gas.
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I will check the vacuum lines. I'm not real sure how old they are anyway so i will probably just change them all. thanks for the help.
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Old 01-23-2007, 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Buzzbomb' post='854616' date='Jan 23 2007, 09:11 AM

Isn't there an idle speed plunger like most cars? The A/C drags down rpms, so a vacuum pot or solenoid bumps the idle up? Mine works, but I have to hit the gas first to engage it. Seems like it's supposed to work on it's own? As long as it works, I don't mind how I have to "work" it.,,,,BB

My 86 Ramcharger acts the same way. No idle adjustment til you hit the gas.


yeah could be that thats not working right
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