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Old August 4th 09, 01:09 AM posted to rec.autos.tech
Scott Dorsey
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Default Isuzu Rodeo fast idle

GeeBee > wrote:
>We have a 1997 Rodeo with the 4.2L V6. It idles too fast. Things we have
>done include replacing the "idle motor", which is actually a solenoid.
>That only cured it for a short time. I have tried lubricating throttle
>linkage and throttle body, to no avail. Strangely, when the battery was
>disconnected for an unrelated problem, everything was fine for a few
>hundred miles, then the idle speed started to creep up again, to the
>point it idles at about 2200 rpm. This is not a good thing considering
>we take it up mountain roads occasionally. Even changing down a gear,
>the machine wants to run away on long down grades, leading to me having
>to ride the brakes way too much.


Checked for vacuum leaks?
--scott

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