No torque at idle when engine is warmed up?

Post by **4thgenphil** » Fri Mar 13, 2020 7:57 pm

Might be worth checking the timing chap, is it a 4th gen by chance?

Anzezaf · Post by **Anzezaf** » Sat Mar 14, 2020 12:19 am

5th gen, h22a5

Wouldn't misfiring throw a CEL?

Anzezaf · Post by **Anzezaf** » Sat Mar 14, 2020 5:35 pm

I gave the IACV, FITV and throttle body a thorough clean and it didn't help a bit.
FITV I tightened down to the end, then backed off a turn (360 degrees), interior is spotless

IACV i soaked in brake cleaner for half an hour and it also looks spotless
On the throttle body, I paid special attention to this passage that was gunked up, I believe its the idle adjustment screw that Scott560 mentioned. Anyways, I cleaned it up and thats about it.

The car can roll at idle in 5th gear, with the engine shaking like crazy tho. But at least it doesn't shut off.
About getting it rolling in first gear - I may have worded myself a bit stupid, I am able to get the car rolling but it's a finicky almost impossible task.
I have to engage the clutch for the minimum amount, like a few percent would be my estimate and it takes the car about 6 seconds to reach rolling speed.
If i release the clutch any sooner than that, the engine dies.

Now, is this normal behaviour for our ludes? I dont know, I've never driven another one

Anzezaf · Post by **Anzezaf** » Sat Mar 14, 2020 5:37 pm

I may also add that if the car is on a slightest incline, it's impossible to get it rolling without adding gas (for example if you were to start the car from a slight pothole)