1993 Dodge Shadow Voltmeter dropping!

1993 DODGE SHADOW
145,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ALC1974
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Just wondering what would be making my voltmeter drop then go back up after i park and put the car in park? Can also feel the drop from the engine sitting in the car.

Any info appreciated, thanks,
Art Ball
Aug 16, 2009 at 12:26 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Maybe an idle air control problem. does idle seem lower?
Aug 16, 2009 at 12:40 PM
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ALC1974
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[quote:80b2b849d9="Docfixit"]Maybe an idle air control problem. does idle seem lower?[/quote:80b2b849d9]

Has been surging too idle up/down not steady.
Aug 16, 2009 at 3:47 PM
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Try removing and cleaning Idle Air Controler on throttle body got wire terminal. clen pentil and passage ways. If you stablize idle with pedal does volts maintain?
Aug 16, 2009 at 4:00 PM
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