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CelicaGtS02
05-25-2002, 08:20 AM
I drive a 2001 Gt-s and it runs smooth most of the time, there is only about 5k miles and when i just park there, the car sometimes shakes for a little bit of time. The Rpm meter just drops from 1 and goes down slowly till it gets too zero and turns off. I dont know what the problem is, Does anyone have any idea why my car just shuts down?
caz
05-25-2002, 10:17 AM
put the clutch in :chuckles:
Oo DaRk StAr oO
05-25-2002, 12:39 PM
Originally posted by caz
put the clutch in :chuckles:

:werd:
CelicaGtS02
05-25-2002, 11:55 PM
its not that, it still dies
Kit99bar
05-26-2002, 12:22 AM
when my idle goes low it shakes too

if this happens often perhaps you can try raising your throttle cable to a higher idle location

instructions are on this site
oldster
05-26-2002, 12:27 AM
Originally posted by Kit99bar
when my idle goes low it shakes too

if this happens often perhaps you can try raising your throttle cable to a higher idle location

instructions are on this site

If his car was idling properly before it will not be the throttle cable. The idle is not contolled by the cable (or shouldn't be if properly adjusted). Since your still under warranty I'd take it to your dealer and see what he says.
BiZzyCeLiGT
05-26-2002, 09:21 AM
its your "idle control valve". Same thing happen to me and the dealership replaced the idle control valve and my belt tensioner.
caz
05-26-2002, 10:24 AM
its wierd.. now that he said that.. i was sitting at a stop light yesterday and my car (02 gt) idle'd down to about 500 and shuddered a little bit... I just gave it a little gas and it was fine. no problems after that.. why does this happen?
oldster
05-26-2002, 12:04 PM
Put the clutch in. :rolleyes:
bxmart9
05-27-2002, 09:51 AM
Just got mine, is it suposed to idle at 900 rpm or 1000?. mines at 900.
GLITCH
05-27-2002, 10:15 AM
sometimes mine idles around 5oo-6oo but never died.
oldster
05-27-2002, 11:00 AM
There have been many conversations over the years about fluctuations in the RPM at idle but I don't remember anyone having it die on them. Still suggest you see your dealer for warranty.
CelicaGtS02
05-27-2002, 12:02 PM
im planning to take too dealership tommorrow, since its closed ot memorial day, it doesnt die often, but there as been occasions where it has died