car idling- one minute not idling and the next racing between 2000 and 3000 revs

1995 MITSUBISHI RVR
100,000 MILES
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STARKUS
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car idling so slow that it cuts out or it does the opposite it will race between 2000 and 3000 revs
Dec 11, 2011 at 12:21 AM
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RASMATAZ
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-Inspect and test the IACV and TPS sensor to include vacuum leak and fuel pressure check
Dec 11, 2011 at 12:29 AM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Have it scanned for codes and check for vacuum leaks.
Dec 11, 2011 at 12:30 AM
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I'm wondering if the server is seeing us both claim the question at exactly the same moment.
Dec 11, 2011 at 12:31 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Yup! I guess they bugging it for some reason or they don't know how to fix it
Dec 11, 2011 at 12:39 AM
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Rock, paper, scissors? hehehe
Dec 11, 2011 at 2:16 AM