1998 Chevy Cavalier engine racing

1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
10,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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FLYFOOT67
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daughters car is racing, (2000) rpm at idle. has to put on brakes with 2 feet to stop. pipt to converter gettin red

has new converter

suggestions have been mass air flow, coolant temp,

i have not scanned for trouble code yet, will see the car at noon today

thanks
Edd
Feb 1, 2010 at 9:24 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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A high idle is usually a vacuum leak. Check vacuum hoses for cracks, missing hoses.

Code will likely be a lean air/fuel ratio.
Feb 1, 2010 at 9:27 AM
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