[93 sable]

I've searched around and can't find anything relating to my problem.

My 94 sable with 91k miles and Essex 3.8 has a bad idle. It will start fine but it idles like crap. The rpm's will drop and then the idle returns to normal. It will clear out for a bit after the rpm's drop, but then it starts idling like crap again, and eventually stalls. I've looked all over for vacuum leaks and can't find any. I sprayed flamable carb cleaner over the fuel injectors and all gaskets on the lower intake manufold. I also cleaned and oiled the idle valve and cleaned the air flow meter. None of which made a difference. i also disconnected the battery for a while and it still did the same thing.

Anyone have any suggestions of what I should be looking for?

Thanks!

 

[Bob Gervais]

Any codes?

 

[93 sable]

None that have activated a CEL. If I can run the codes myself from under the hood, then I'll give that a shot.

 

[Dan_in_WA]

http://www.dalidesign.com/hbook/eectest.html

If you don't already have the instructions for pulling the codes yourself, here they are.

Say, Bob, could we (ok, you. ) pin this at the top? Thanks!

 

[LoadedLX]

check the simple things first: plugs, wires, pcv valve...vacuum lines...

maybe save yourself time and trouble if its something easy.

good luck.

 

[mooby]

humm look like a prb i did had it was the electronic ignition the thing under the cap and rotor it like a thin eraser but a bit bigger with a plug coming out

when mine was starting to act up it was this this piece of crap of a sensor arggg there are too many sensor in this car lolllllllllllllllllllllll but it was that for me that was making the car run really bad and weird and the coil too btu only as a precaution

and even now my car is running fine now

 

[93 sable]

Thanks for the info everyone! I just got back from a trip to West Virginia. I'll have some more time soon to play around with the car.