madmax Posted July 17, 2003 Report Share Posted July 17, 2003 I've got what seems to be a surge type of problem on my '88GP 2.8. What happens is when you come to a stop, it sort of surges or acts like someone is letting on and off the gas even when my foot is on the brake at a stop light. Sometimes if I shut the car of and start it back up the problem will go away for awhile. I'm new at this board so I hope my description makes sense to you. Got any ideas what the problem might be? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomFE3 Posted July 17, 2003 Report Share Posted July 17, 2003 happens to me all the time, i have no fucken clue what it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby1870 Posted July 17, 2003 Report Share Posted July 17, 2003 try an idle relearn. Disconnect the battery for about 10 minutes, reconnect it and start it. Then put it in gear and hold your foot on the brake, with it in drive for 2 or 3 minutes. See what that does for ya Robby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redfox340 Posted July 17, 2003 Report Share Posted July 17, 2003 I'm new at this board so I hope my description makes sense to you. Got any ideas what the problem might be?Thanks. Welcome! You're screen name reminds me of that old Mel Gibson movie. Very cool. Anyway, I'm going to back up Robby's idea. The ECM and the Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve could be mis-calibrated. That pintle valves controls the amount of air that's by-passed around the closed throttle plate. If the idle re-set procedure doesn't work, I'd try cleaning (if you already haven't) the Throttle Body. Best of luck! - Erik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted July 17, 2003 Report Share Posted July 17, 2003 minor vacuum leak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slade901 Posted July 17, 2003 Report Share Posted July 17, 2003 If your car dies due to stalling in the traffic, turn the ignition switch to off for at least 10 seconds and then start it again. Do an Idle Re-learn first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomFE3 Posted July 17, 2003 Report Share Posted July 17, 2003 i just did that and it didnt work , unhooked the battery for about 10 mins and then held the brake pedal down while it was run... SHIT! i forgot to put it in drive! dammit!! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomFE3 Posted July 17, 2003 Report Share Posted July 17, 2003 drive or overdrive? does it matter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slade901 Posted July 17, 2003 Report Share Posted July 17, 2003 I'd say just in Drive. After disconnecting the battery for a couple of minutes, start the car push down your brakes and put it in Drive and let it run for 10 minutes or until the cooling fan turns on. Turn off the engine and wait 30 seconds. Start the engine again and push down your brakes and put it in Drive and let it run for 5 minutes or until the cooling fan turns on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmax Posted July 18, 2003 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2003 YES!! It worked. I disconnected the battery for about a half hour, reconnected, started it up and put it in drive with the brake on for about 5 minutes. It's ran great all day. I know the 'ol GP is getting up there in years, so the ECM may be getting Alzheimer's. Thanks a bunch. Max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redfox340 Posted July 18, 2003 Report Share Posted July 18, 2003 YES!! It worked. I disconnected the battery for about a half hour, reconnected, started it up and put it in drive with the brake on for about 5 minutes. It's ran great all day. I know the 'ol GP is getting up there in years, so the ECM may be getting Alzheimer's. Thanks a bunch.Max. Excellent! Good to hear that! Robby, nice call! - Erik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby1870 Posted July 18, 2003 Report Share Posted July 18, 2003 Well what can I say :worship: ME :worship: Robby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redfox340 Posted July 19, 2003 Report Share Posted July 19, 2003 Well what can I say :worship: ME :worship: Robby You like being in that position, don't you? AHAHAHAAHHAHAHA, way to take charge and rule the forum.... Wonder what GnatGoSplat, Brian P, and RedTurbo90 will have to say about this... - Erik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby1870 Posted July 19, 2003 Report Share Posted July 19, 2003 *scratches chin with thumb and index finder*......We shall see.........We shall see...................... Robby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted July 19, 2003 Report Share Posted July 19, 2003 I will call him......mini me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redfox340 Posted July 19, 2003 Report Share Posted July 19, 2003 I will call him......mini me AHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHA! So, Robby, how does it feel to be on a leash, pulled around, and called a "bitch"? Sorry man, I had to make the comment. No hard feelings at all. - Erik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby1870 Posted July 19, 2003 Report Share Posted July 19, 2003 ..................................yeah......well...........yeah........so.........I'll.......*sucker punches Brian and runs like hell* ..................whore!!............... Robby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted July 19, 2003 Report Share Posted July 19, 2003 *scratches chin with thumb and index finder*......We shall see.........We shall see...................... Robby That wasn't your chin you were scratching... It was my BALLS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby1870 Posted July 19, 2003 Report Share Posted July 19, 2003 *scratches chin with thumb and index finder*......We shall see.........We shall see...................... Robby That wasn't your chin you were scratching... It was my BALLS! You must have meant "BALL" cuz all I felt was one really small bump. Robby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted July 19, 2003 Report Share Posted July 19, 2003 You must have meant "BALL" cuz all I felt was one really small bump. Robby No that was my weenie. :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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