1994 Pontiac Sunbird slow idle

Tiny
TOSSETH
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  • 1994 PONTIAC SUNBIRD
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 134,000 MILES
When the engine is idling, the car shakes just enough to make dash and muffler vibrate (very annoying). The idle is too low.
There is a screw on the throttle linkage that resembles an idle adjustment screw. Is that what this is for?
I took the idle control valve off and turned the ignition on and off and the pointed plunger moves in and out.
While its idling, if I barely touch the accelerator pedal. The idle will increase to a good speed and runs perfectly smooth.
please help.
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009 AT 2:59 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Try tightening that screw slightly to see if it helps the idle. Also, make sure there are no vacuum leaks. You also mentioned the exhaust making noise. Is there a chance the catylatic converter is loose inside and maybe causing some blockage?

Let me know.

Joe
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Monday, March 8th, 2010 AT 1:17 PM

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