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Old Oct 5, 2010 | 06:12 PM
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hi there i have just bought an st170 and when i start it up before the engine warms up the idling is erratic, sort of hunting a bit. once the engine warms up it idles fine. i took the idle control valve off and when i switch the ignition on and off i can here it clicking so i think this is working. can anybody help me please.
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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 09:24 PM
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Check lamba sensors mate, mine did that when it was on the cold start map
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Old Oct 10, 2010 | 02:43 PM
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thanks il try that
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