After accident, engine will start, but not idle
Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2005 9:06 pm
Ok this is sort of a x-post from my other thread, but I thought that I might get some response here. I did search and found alot about erratic idle, but I am having a hard time with this one.
The accident to my 93' Legacy Sport really only caused damage to the fenders, bumper and radiator. I replaced the radiator last week and have been trying to get the engine to start up and run reliably.
When the car starts I have to keep my foot on the gas. If I do not the rpms will drop and the engine will cough and die. When it is running the exhaust smells rich. Also I can't just keep my foot on the pedal in the same place; even at 2k the rpms may drop and then the engine will cough and I have to put my foot down to raise the rpm again. Also if the rpm falls below 1000 it is almost a sure thing that I will not be able to keep the car running. Basically...it just will not idle period!
I have no fluid leaks, I have traced and cleaned all the grounds, I have made sure all the vacuum hoses are connected properly, and the check engine light does not come on. I disconnected the battery for awhile and pumped the brake to reset the ECU and the same thing happened with the idle.
So where do I go next? Which components are so sensitive that a minor collision would cause them to fail?
Thanks for your help; my chiltons is just not cutting it right now.
The accident to my 93' Legacy Sport really only caused damage to the fenders, bumper and radiator. I replaced the radiator last week and have been trying to get the engine to start up and run reliably.
When the car starts I have to keep my foot on the gas. If I do not the rpms will drop and the engine will cough and die. When it is running the exhaust smells rich. Also I can't just keep my foot on the pedal in the same place; even at 2k the rpms may drop and then the engine will cough and I have to put my foot down to raise the rpm again. Also if the rpm falls below 1000 it is almost a sure thing that I will not be able to keep the car running. Basically...it just will not idle period!
I have no fluid leaks, I have traced and cleaned all the grounds, I have made sure all the vacuum hoses are connected properly, and the check engine light does not come on. I disconnected the battery for awhile and pumped the brake to reset the ECU and the same thing happened with the idle.
So where do I go next? Which components are so sensitive that a minor collision would cause them to fail?
Thanks for your help; my chiltons is just not cutting it right now.
