Micah

My Passport is idling really high one minute (1500 to 2000rpm) then it goes
back to almost normal the next. When the accelerator is pressed the engine
doesn't want to return to normal idle. The throttle spring return normally
when done by hand. Has anyone else had this problem before?

Thanks!!!

motsco_ _

Micah wrote:
> My Passport is idling really high one minute (1500 to 2000rpm) then it goes
> back to almost normal the next. When the accelerator is pressed the engine
> doesn't want to return to normal idle. The throttle spring return normally
> when done by hand. Has anyone else had this problem before?
>
> Thanks!!!
>

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Is your coolant reservoir full to the mark, and the rad full to the top?
Are you in a colder climate. Do you have to 'kick' the gas pedal in the
morning to get the vehicle to move? If so, read this post too:
news://news.interbaun.com:119/Xns95E...@207.14.113.17

'Curly'

Jason

In article <e2GKd.13365$Xq5.3697@fe04.lga>, "Micah"
<howmuchdotreesweigh@yahoo.com> wrote:

> My Passport is idling really high one minute (1500 to 2000rpm) then it goes
> back to almost normal the next. When the accelerator is pressed the engine
> doesn't want to return to normal idle. The throttle spring return normally
> when done by hand. Has anyone else had this problem before?
>
> Thanks!!!

Hello,
You need to repost and let us know if this happens when you first start up
your car. If it only happens after you start your car--it's a normal
sound. It's the automatic choke. The owner's manual or your automotive
repair manual may have a section related to the automatic choke.

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"motsco_ _" <"motsco_ _"@interbaun.com> wrote in
news:41FBCD47.5050908@interbaun.com:

> Micah wrote:
>> My Passport is idling really high one minute (1500 to 2000rpm) then
>> it goes back to almost normal the next. When the accelerator is
>> pressed the engine doesn't want to return to normal idle. The
>> throttle spring return normally when done by hand. Has anyone else
>> had this problem before?
>>
>> Thanks!!!
>>
>
> ---------------
>
> Is your coolant reservoir full to the mark, and the rad full to the
> top? Are you in a colder climate. Do you have to 'kick' the gas pedal
> in the morning to get the vehicle to move? If so, read this post too:
> news://news.interbaun.com:119/Xns95E...top@207.14.113.
> 17



I must be dumb or something. How do you use that link you gave? It doesn't
work in a browser.


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motsco_ _

TeGGer® wrote:
> "motsco_ _" <"motsco_ _"@interbaun.com> wrote in
> news:41FBCD47.5050908@interbaun.com:
>
>
>>Micah wrote:
>>
>>>My Passport is idling really high one minute (1500 to 2000rpm) then
>>>it goes back to almost normal the next. When the accelerator is
>>>pressed the engine doesn't want to return to normal idle. The
>>>throttle spring return normally when done by hand. Has anyone else
>>>had this problem before?
>>>
>>>Thanks!!!
>>>
>>
>>---------------
>>
>>Is your coolant reservoir full to the mark, and the rad full to the
>>top? Are you in a colder climate. Do you have to 'kick' the gas pedal
>>in the morning to get the vehicle to move? If so, read this post too:
>>news://news.interbaun.com:119/Xns95E...top@207.14.113.
>>17

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No, you're not dumb. The link is a couple digits too long and it's also
on my ISP's server, apparently, so it may not work for lots of people.
It's just a link to your post a couple articles above the original post,
where you said:

> Throttle body is gummed up. Pull air tube off and clean. Has nothing at all
> to do with the throttle cable.
>
> Also check PCV system for blockage. A plugged PCV valve will cause oil to
> be pumped into the intake, helping to sludge-up the throttle body.

He may have some slack in the cable, too, if he's been really kicking it
hard . . . The bracket on ours was bent, putting WAY more slack in the
cable. May need to be straightened, or just adjusted out.

'Curly'