1996 Mazda 323 Help no one can fix

1996 MAZDA 323
40,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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REDTORRES
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My idling unstable when the engine starts getting hot. The condition remains even when the aircon is on or off.

At times, the car will just rev up then die down.

I tried increasing the air & idling, it will just be fixed for 2-4 minutes then the condition comes back.

Please help. Three mechanics looked at it but cant fix since the problem is intermittent.

Appreciate your help.
Apr 28, 2009 at 12:02 AM
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ATKAPARKING
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To start with, you need a good paper trail of what has been checked. Each mechanic should have proceeded through a troubleshooting flow chart. They should have written on your repair order fuel pressure results, vacuum readings at idle and at speed, o2 sensor readings, EGR valve operation and a host of other information. I suspect you are not going to the right shop.This car is not OBDII equipped, meaning many of these tests cannot be read through a scanner--they must be individually tested using the right equipment. If there is an independent Mazda specialty shop in your area, that would be your best bet. Good luck
Apr 30, 2009 at 7:30 AM
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