Bad idle

Tiny
17LJOHNSON
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  • 1997 NISSAN HARDBODY
  • 2.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • 4WD
  • MANUAL
  • 150,000 MILES
So here is the story, one night I was driving down a hill kind of fast and did not know that there was train tracks at the bottom and I hit them fast and hard and it bounced my truck pretty bad, right after the tracks it shut off and I had to pull over and it had a hard time starting right back up. After it started it had a bad idle. It fluctuates between 400 and 1000 rpm's, but does not fluctuate at all while driving only at idle. I have replaced my air idle control valve, all my vacuum lines, and also my spark plugs and spark plug wires. I am still in high school and work part time so I do not have enough money to keep throwing at it. If anyone has any idea what it could be I would really appreciate the help!
Monday, April 10th, 2017 AT 8:40 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
  • MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
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Hello,

It sounds like you have torn your air intake boot in the flight. Here is a guide to help you check for the problem.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-an-air-intake-boot

Please run this test and get back to us so we can continue helping you.

Best, Ken
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Tuesday, April 11th, 2017 AT 4:20 PM

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