2000 liberty idle low 2.5 model

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2000 liberty idle low 2.5 model

Post by legend223 » Mon Jan 07, 2013 6:55 pm

Hey guys I have a 2000 2.5 liberty and seems to run very low idle around 200 rpm is there anyway I can make the car run around 500rpm cause when I was driving the car nearly stalled on me I'd there anything I can adjust to fix it please I need help

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Post by Gannon » Mon Jan 07, 2013 8:23 pm

The idle cannot be adjusted, so if its idling low, it shows there is a problem. Has the check engine light been on at any time?

My first suggestion would be to check the stored codes in the computer.
Find 2 single black connectors up near the steering column and switch the key to "on" but dont start it. The check engine light should flash a code of short and long flashes. Report back here when you get a code and we will help you
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Post by littlewhiteute » Mon Jan 07, 2013 8:38 pm

Idle air control is stuck closed.
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Post by legend223 » Mon Jan 07, 2013 11:29 pm

littlewhiteute wrote:Idle air control is stuck closed.
Can it be unstuck.

Do u think i should take it to a mechinec to have it looked at and get them to fix the problem also is it common for these cars to have idle problems

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Post by legend223 » Mon Jan 07, 2013 11:31 pm

Gannon wrote:The idle cannot be adjusted, so if its idling low, it shows there is a problem. Has the check engine light been on at any time?

My first suggestion would be to check the stored codes in the computer.
Find 2 single black connectors up near the steering column and switch the key to "on" but dont start it. The check engine light should flash a code of short and long flashes. Report back here when you get a code and we will help you
No engine light but when im driving it running shit as well and when at lights the rpm just drop fast have to rev the car to keep them up or the car will stall

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Post by littlewhiteute » Tue Jan 08, 2013 5:05 am

legend223 wrote:Can it be unstuck.

Do u think i should take it to a mechinec to have it looked at and get them to fix the problem also is it common for these cars to have idle problems
I've seen a few on Subaru, can't count how many on Holden.
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Post by steptoe » Tue Jan 08, 2013 6:38 am

Get it to a mechanic and tell them everything it has been doing, how long since anything been done to it, make sure they have your number and ask they ring you for authority to do anything more than diagnose , price and availability of parts needed to get it right, and labour of course ,at this stage

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Post by legend223 » Tue Jan 08, 2013 8:32 am

What bout the speed idle sensor can that cause the problem which is making the car run low idle instead of running the right idle

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Post by RSR 555 » Tue Jan 08, 2013 11:58 am

Definitely look at cleaning the Idle Air Control Valve and also run a can of Subaru Upper Cylinder Clean through the intake. Depending on Kms of the engine, you might want to look at getting your Injectors cleaned and when was the last time the Spark Plugs changed? and also check the resistance on you Spark Plug Leads.

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Post by AlpineRaven » Tue Jan 08, 2013 12:35 pm

My money would be IAC issue, so yes get that checked, yes I agree what RSR555 above.
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