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It wouldnt start in gear so I stay in neutral and drop it into first and it stuttered.
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Check/replace your clutch neutral safety switch, (clutch switch pack) it may affect your idle. I think there may be a TSB on it and a couple of threads here on HDF about it.
Check/replace your clutch neutral safety switch, (clutch switch pack) it may affect your idle. I think there may be a TSB on it and a couple of threads here on HDF about it.
That could very well be your problem. Mass Airflow Cleaner is what you should have gone with. The sensors in the throttle body and on the IAC are very very sensitive to being fouled by dirt and debris along with the residue from the TB cleaner and carburetor cleaner that you used. MAF Sensor cleaners don't leave any residue. I'd start over.
That could very well be your problem. Mass Airflow Cleaner is what you should have gone with. The sensors in the throttle body and on the IAC are very very sensitive to being fouled by dirt and debris along with the residue from the TB cleaner and carburetor cleaner that you used. MAF Sensor cleaners don't leave any residue. I'd start over.
MAF or MAP? One measures air flow the other intake pressure (intake vacuum).
Update: After retracing my steps I checked the battery and both terminals were pretty loose. I was able to tighten down both by about 1.5 turns. Moral of the story..... dont let your wife interrupt you in the middle of working in the garage 🤦♂️
Update: After retracing my steps I checked the battery and both terminals were pretty loose. I was able to tighten down both by about 1.5 turns. Moral of the story..... dont let your wife interrupt you in the middle of working in the garage 🤦♂️
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