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Old 11-06-2015, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by TnBob View Post
Still dealing with this POS.
Ohhh yes, the high idle was solved leaving behind the infamous 'surging idle'

There has to be a very special group of German engineers who gather at least annually to laugh at those they left behind to deal with their incredibly bs style of so called engineering.

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Originally Posted by tilac1 View Post
I got so sick and tired of trying to get a decent, consistent idle, I removed the IAC valve and replaced it with a plumbing gate valve from home depot, I think it was 3/4" but I cant remember. It fit perfectly inside the hoses and secured with hose clamps. Air cleaner hides it. Set it and forget it. Low tech but works great.
I too sympathise with the frustration of M102 / M103 idle troubles

Bob - when do you get the surging?

Does it happen immediately from cold?

OR does it happen after you've been driving?
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