MAF replaced idles rough on start

[liifesfun]

Hi all

Repalced the MAF and it got rid of numerous problems as per previous posts, now the only issue is it needs some throttle to start and idle.

It takes about a minute to idle ok and drives great, although I would say the idle is a little rough but OK

Any ideas

Bruce

[Chris_in_NH]

have you reset the DME/ECU by disconnecting the negative battery cable for a minute, then reconnecting it?

(have radio code handy if your radio needs one.)

[Glyn]

Hi all

Repalced the MAF and it got rid of numerous problems as per previous posts, now the only issue is it needs some throttle to start and idle.

It takes about a minute to idle ok and drives great, although I would say the idle is a little rough but OK

Any ideas

Bruce

Clean or replace the idle spped control valve

Glyn

[liifesfun]

Yep, did that one (and had to drive the porsche centre and get the code, damm sticky notes rub off and blow away)

thanks

Bruce

have you reset the DME/ECU by disconnecting the negative battery cable for a minute, then reconnecting it?

(have radio code handy if your radio needs one.)

[liifesfun]

OK I'll look into that one, whats there to clean?

Bruce

Hi all

Repalced the MAF and it got rid of numerous problems as per previous posts, now the only issue is it needs some throttle to start and idle.

It takes about a minute to idle ok and drives great, although I would say the idle is a little rough but OK

Any ideas

Bruce

Clean or replace the idle spped control valve

Glyn

[Paul Fraser]

Do a search, there is info on the board here that I used when I did mine. Relatively easy to access but watch the gasket between the ICV and the facing -- I managed to break mine. Suggest you order another before you do the jb.

[Glyn]

OK I'll look into that one, whats there to clean?

Bruce

Hi all

Repalced the MAF and it got rid of numerous problems as per previous posts, now the only issue is it needs some throttle to start and idle.

It takes about a minute to idle ok and drives great, although I would say the idle is a little rough but OK

Any ideas

Bruce

Clean or replace the idle spped control valve

Glyn

Inside the idle speed control valve there is a curved flap that opens and closes like a door, this gets gummed up.

It should move easily, clean it all out with carb cleaner, electrical cleaner and WD40 (yes i use all three)

get a tiny bit of grease and put it on the gasket (this will prevent air leaks)

Glyn

[liifesfun]

done as suggested, what a great maintenance idea, have some pics will post, thanks all especially Chris and Glyn

Bruce

[Paul Fraser]

So I take it that cleaning the ICV cured the problem?

[liifesfun]

Great improvement although it was 100f here today and although the car had sat for 24 hours and was technically cold the air was not but it started and run very nice and has run all day at lights etc beautifully. It will be ineteresting tommorow morning when hopefully its colder again.

Have documented in PDF with photos any suggestions where I can upload (file is a few meg)

Once again

Bruce

So I take it that cleaning the ICV cured the problem?

[atmorris]

Great improvement although it was 100f here today and although the car had sat for 24 hours and was technically cold the air was not but it started and run very nice and has run all day at lights etc beautifully. It will be ineteresting tommorow morning when hopefully its colder again.

Have documented in PDF with photos any suggestions where I can upload (file is a few meg)

Once again

Bruce

So I take it that cleaning the ICV cured the problem?

Send it to Loren and he'll post it for you.