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07-02-2004, 06:24 PM

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replaced ignition coil, now car has EXTREMELY high idle

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Posted By WANT '71 280SEL

While the car is running, there is a loud roar...

While the car is running, there is a loud roar coming from the AM sensor. The breather hose from the right valve cover is pulling a stroing vacuum. If you plug the hose with your finger, the sensor...

Forum: Tech Help

07-01-2004, 01:01 AM

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replaced ignition coil, now car has EXTREMELY high idle

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Posted By WANT '71 280SEL

The large air flap is closed with the car off. ...

The large air flap is closed with the car off. However, with the car on, it's open about 1/8-1/4 inch, which I believe is where it is suppose to be.
Thanks
David

Forum: Tech Help

06-30-2004, 06:51 PM

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replaced ignition coil, now car has EXTREMELY high idle

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Posted By WANT '71 280SEL

Just went out and sprayed the vacuum connections...

Just went out and sprayed the vacuum connections under the hood, and the idle would not even budge. However, I stalled the car on purpose and I walked around to the trunk to put the air box there,...

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06-30-2004, 06:30 PM

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replaced ignition coil, now car has EXTREMELY high idle

Views: 5,898

Posted By WANT '71 280SEL

The cap was dry, and I grounded a spark plug and...

The cap was dry, and I grounded a spark plug and got spark, it was just weak. Then a local mechanic came over and disconnected the wire on top and barely touched it to the coil. He said usually you...

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06-30-2004, 02:17 PM

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replaced ignition coil, now car has EXTREMELY high idle

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Posted By WANT '71 280SEL

Wouldn't it have to be a pretty big vacuum leak...

Wouldn't it have to be a pretty big vacuum leak to do this? A line would have to be completely disconnected for a leak this big, or I would think so.
Thanks
David

Forum: Tech Help

06-30-2004, 02:16 PM

Replies: 16

replaced ignition coil, now car has EXTREMELY high idle

Views: 5,898

Posted By WANT '71 280SEL

I checked the throttle, etc. and it all is...

I checked the throttle, etc. and it all is resting at idle. Would having the air box off effect it? I haven't run the car yet with the air box. The car ran great when my brother moved it 20 feet...

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06-29-2004, 09:30 PM

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replaced ignition coil, now car has EXTREMELY high idle

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Posted By WANT '71 280SEL

If I unplug the ICV, the idle goes up even more,...

If I unplug the ICV, the idle goes up even more, so that seems to be working.
Thanks
David

Forum: Tech Help

06-29-2004, 04:43 PM

Replies: 16

replaced ignition coil, now car has EXTREMELY high idle

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Posted By WANT '71 280SEL

replaced ignition coil, now car has EXTREMELY high idle

Suddenly last week my mom's 420 wouldn't start. It was diagnosed to have a faulty ignition coil. After replacing it, the car now idles at 2000rpms cold and 2400 warm. When the car is put in gear,...

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