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Old 11-08-2010, 02:53 PM
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What about sensor wires (to the computer). Can those melt out and short intermittent sensors? Would an engine overheat generate enough heat to melt wires? If so what tapes can be used to tape it up and isolate the wires again? I can only think of heat shrink tubing but the problem is how to slip those onto the wire.?
Doubtful. I believe your airflow potentiometer is the cause. Vacuum leaks won't cause idle fluctuations that extreme.
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