A cold wet Morning causes her to die at idle! Why? IAC?

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Boostedleg
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A cold wet Morning causes her to die at idle! Why? IAC?

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So this morning is was cold and wet here in the Mile High. So I start my car and shes all over the place at idle chugging and sounding like the engine is beating itself to death. I have to give her gas to keep her going, I wait as long As I can but I have to get moveing. Shes like a pig down the road almost no power but full boost, than all of the sudden the power all hits at once and takes off, its also is chugging like a whore at the stop sign and almost stalling, After awhile she gets warm and its all good. Im guessing the IAC valve need to be eithier cleaned/replaced. 1992 SS 5 Speed No engine Mods Has newer plugs,wires and coil Any other thoughts?
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Post by jefferson »

It sounds to me like the moisture infiltrated one of your connections and is causing the problem. It wouldn't hurt to go ahead and clean your IAC, but I think the real problem is elswhere. Take each plug wire off and spray things down with WD-40, and then your connectors too, especially the ones related to the ignition.

Good luck,
Jeff
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Post by Boostedleg »

Its the cold that seems to be doing it rather than the wetness
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