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Jan 1, 2008 | 02:43 PM

martinblazer95

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idles problems

i have a 95 blazer when i turn it on it idles fine but after 1 minute or so it idlesrough and gets about 2500 rpm.then it drops back to about 1000 rmpand then it idles up and down and sometimes itwill die?

Jan 1, 2008 | 04:32 PM

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RE: idles problems

Sounds like a vacuum leak. Check all you're vacuum hoses and connections.

Jan 2, 2008 | 10:52 AM

swartlkk

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RE: idles problems

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I would start by removing the IAC valve from the throttle body and giving it and its bore a thorough cleaning. Erratic idle like that can be caused by a vacuum leak, but even a vacuum leak should smooth out to a set RPM...