HELP! 92 Eagle talon TSI AWD question

[EVILDSM92]

Hello,

I recently bought a 1992 Eagle Talon Tsi AWD. It runs awesome, but sometimes it turns off on me. It doesnt happen all the time. It seems like when in idle, the car shakes a bit. Its not too bad. The car will turn right back on after it shuts off on me. I don't hear anything bad in the engine or anything like that. Im thinking i need a new battery because whenever i apply gas my headlights and my cluster become brighter. What can this be?

Please help me!

Thanks

 

[1sttimedsmr]

Your light turning brighter means your alternator going bad not your battery. And about the car shutting off,mMm maybe your idle control or timing. Try rising your idle a bit. If that don't work then, check for base timing and the idle control valve. it might be cracked and be leaking.

 

['96 GS-T MT]

Also, check the condition of your spark plugs and wires. Old plugs and wires may have a missfire at low idle when the demand for power is low. However, as 1sttimedsmr states, if your idle control is too low or your timing is off, it may cause issues too.

 

[EVILDSM92]

wouldnt the car shut off because of the alternator going bad? how do i raise my idle? Im new to the whole DSM thing. Im used to working on hondas
Ill check the wires tomorrow

thanks for the help guys

 

[taz_oconnor2007]

Idle adjustment- Bis screw its located on top of the throttle body it is inset large philips head screw turn it out to +1 turn in to -1

 

[1g6boltAWDkilla]

wouldnt the car shut off because of the alternator going bad? how do i raise my idle? Im new to the whole DSM thing. Im used to working on hondas
Ill check the wires tomorrow

thanks for the help guys

I would put a new alternator in and see if it still dies. It might just be the alternaor like you said.

 

[EVILDSM92]

Hey guys,

I cant thank you enough. Ill probably change the altenator. Then. ill see whats up. I'l let you guys know tomorrow.

 

[1g6boltAWDkilla]

Go here Visual Frequently Answered Questions - Home Page and then click on INTAKE and scroll down to Idle Speed adjustment (BISS screw) 1G T

 

[taz_oconnor2007]

Go here Visual Frequently Answered Questions - Home Page and then click on INTAKE and scroll down to Idle Speed adjustment (BISS screw) 1G T

BOOK MARK THIS PAGE! it has alot of insightful things!

 

[carpethead10]

BOOK MARK THIS PAGE! it has alot of insightful things!

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I am a noob and did this, along with bypassing the fiav and now have idle that I have never seen on this car