2G: Choppy Idle

CJorgensen · 03-08-2011, 03:50 AM

Got my new 98 gsx running yesterday after a new clutch and flywheel install. The car will idle fine and other times itll surge like crazy (sometimes its so bad it dies). A buddy says that it could be my idle air control or my mass airflow. Was just wondering what some fellow dsm'ers had to say

JusMX141 · 03-08-2011, 07:21 AM

If you had the battery disconnected for a while, I'd say just drive the car and not worry about it. I've seen a couple 2G's that don't like to idle right away after sitting for an extended period of time with a dead or disconnected battery....it's possible the problem will go away with a couple drive cycles.

My '97 GSX, on the other hand, sat most of this winter with a dead battery....started the car the other day and it idled perfectly.

CJorgensen · 03-08-2011, 12:58 PM

I Picked the car up in February with a dead battery and bad clutch. From my knowledge it sat all winter under a pile of snow and didnt put a new battery in until Sunday. Thanks for the advice Ill definitely look into this.

iugrad92turbo · 03-08-2011, 01:03 PM

Terry's Talon Troubleshooting Tips #3 - Fast Idle (aka. Idle Surge)

CJorgensen · 03-08-2011, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by iugrad92turbo

Terry's Talon Troubleshooting Tips #3 - Fast Idle (aka. Idle Surge)

Wow thats exactly the same! Thanks!

Yamaharyder600 · 03-08-2011, 07:55 PM

Check your IAC with the ohm test and follow terrys guide. I worked my way through all the steps and still had an idle problem. It ended up being my ecm. Just my .02 cents.

Tyeler18 · 03-08-2011, 08:04 PM

You need a new avatar rather than the one Derrick took of your car. :P

We should figure this out tomorrow too.

CJorgensen · 03-09-2011, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Tyeler18

You need a new avatar rather than the one Derrick took of your car. :P

We should figure this out tomorrow too.

Or i can keep this one since its too crappy out too get a decent picture lol.