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Old 01-10-14, 01:56 PM
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I just want to thank all of you for helping fix my car. I like doing all the work myself. I changed both valve cover gaskets and as soon as I put everything back together making sure all the hoses and wires were hooked up properly, I reconnected the battery and started the car it idled fine at first then it started to idle at 200 rpm and eventually die out, reading through everyone's posts I drove the car around and let the ECU relearn what the idle settings are and my car runs like a champ. Thanks again!!!!!
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You're welcome, Dagoosemon...glad it worked out. But how can this be your first CL post (according to your post-count) if you've been here before asking questions?

Anyhow, on your issue, it often takes the engine's ECU computer some time (and variation of driving styles) before it programs itself gets the correct RPM settings. This typically also happens when a battery fails or is disconnected for any reason.........like when you are getting a new one. You'll have erratic, up-and-down idling for a day or two....sometimes a little more.
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Old 01-11-14, 11:03 PM
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I've never been in this forum before I just happened to click on it when i googled my problem. I figured since the members of this forum helped me out I decided to register to help someone else in need. Thanks again!!!
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