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Old 04-11-2011, 01:40 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Got2BKiddinMe...please HELP

So I am got to change the plugs...

1> disconnected battery

2> removed coil pack connection (far left cylinder, from front view)

3> removed pack screww then pack

4> looking for my 3/8 drive extension, NO GO, can't find

5>put coil pack back on and tighten screw

6>reattach coil pack connector

7> reconnect battery

8> go to start car, doesn't start first time

9>try to start again, starts but idle is REAL low, slow to respond to reving the engine,

10> car off and repeated all above steps, car idle so off that ebgine won't remain started

11> Came here to ask for help, any ideas whats wrong? I need to drive to the store and get the extension so I can change the plugs

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sounds like some thing is not seated right
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When you disconnected the battery, you lost all the "learned" values. Now the ECM must relearn the idle control.
No biggie. Just drive it a while.
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When you disconnected the battery, you lost all the "learned" values. Now the ECM must relearn the idle control.
No biggie. Just drive it a while.
I figured something like that would probably be the case. Finished the job. I drove around for a few minutes and yes, everything perfect.

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