1991 Mazda 626 rough idle

Tiny
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  • 1991 MAZDA 626
Engine Performance problem
1991 Mazda 626 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive 180000 miles

started recently dies in idle
higher rpms everything ok
checked vacuum hoses, seemed good
all suggestions appreciated
Saturday, June 7th, 2008 AT 7:41 AM

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Tiny
MERLIN2021
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Check for sticking EGR and faulty idle air control valve. Get a can of spray gumout, spray the vac lines and maniflod area, when the idle changes, youve found the leak! You want the engine running and spray on the outside but do direct the stream onto the hoses, if it is a vacuum leak, the engine idle will change speed, then you have detected a leak, repair the vacuum leak and see how it runs! If that doesnt do it, you may need a new idle air control valve, it's bolted to the throttlebody
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Saturday, June 7th, 2008 AT 7:59 AM
Tiny
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Try checking the idle speed control valve and throttle position sensor and airflow meter-
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Saturday, June 7th, 2008 AT 8:05 AM

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