1997 C230 rough idle at 500 rpm. No problem over 500 rpm
03-11-2019, 01:14 PM
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2007 SUV ML 350 & 1997 C230
1997 C230 rough idle at 500 rpm. No problem over 500 rpm
1997 C230 is idling rough at 500 rpm. No problem if idle is over 500 rpm.
Was getting codes P0300, P0301, P0302, P0304; now there are no codes showing after replacing all spark plugs, both coil packs, air filter, oil change & filter and Techron fuel system cleaner in gas tank. Car has 119k miles & was working fine prior to a week ago & it's near time for 120k maintenance.
After replacing CHP71 spark plugs with Platinum plugs, car runs much better; but still rough idle at 500 rpm.
CHP71 spark plugs taken out were only a week old and were burnt & smelled a little like gasoline. These previous plugs were installed by a different mechanic shop that installed new coil pack on #1 & it should have been installed on #2. I had to buy 2 new coil packs & new plugs and switched mechanic shops.
Vacuum hose connector broke (it's on order from parts store).
Mechanic idled car up to 10 rpm and car runs good, but is this bad for the car to run that high at idle?
Was getting codes P0300, P0301, P0302, P0304; now there are no codes showing after replacing all spark plugs, both coil packs, air filter, oil change & filter and Techron fuel system cleaner in gas tank. Car has 119k miles & was working fine prior to a week ago & it's near time for 120k maintenance.
After replacing CHP71 spark plugs with Platinum plugs, car runs much better; but still rough idle at 500 rpm.
CHP71 spark plugs taken out were only a week old and were burnt & smelled a little like gasoline. These previous plugs were installed by a different mechanic shop that installed new coil pack on #1 & it should have been installed on #2. I had to buy 2 new coil packs & new plugs and switched mechanic shops.
Vacuum hose connector broke (it's on order from parts store).
Mechanic idled car up to 10 rpm and car runs good, but is this bad for the car to run that high at idle?
03-19-2019, 02:20 PM
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Usually the idle speeds setting is specified with tune up info. You don't want to have 1000 RPM idle if the spec is 500. That would mean the car is more likely to creep ahead when you are on the brake at a light and is generally not ok. I don't think it a major wear and tear issue though...
If you are saying there is currently a vacuum leak, that should be repaired first and then idle should be set back to spec. small vacuum leaks can definitely affect idle performance.
If you are saying there is currently a vacuum leak, that should be repaired first and then idle should be set back to spec. small vacuum leaks can definitely affect idle performance.
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03-22-2019, 09:27 AM
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Over 500 rpm it will seem to be running good but you need it to idle smooth so gas ,air an spark is needed in sync. So plugs, air filter, coils, vacuum hoses,pcv valve. cam and crank sensor and gas filter needs to be installed. I would also use premium gas and half can of seafoam take for a run i guarantee all will be well after
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