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1975 - 1993 240
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stickymatch
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Joined: 11 July 2010
Year and Model: V70 2001
Location: California

idle problem

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My 740 has developed a very poor idle immediately after starting. It does not have the problem when cold or after starting and holding the rev's at approx 1500rpm or so for 20 or 30 seconds. It idles perfectly after that, does not hesitate transitioning from idling to driving and otherwise is running great. This scenario does not seem to fit the standard idle air control valve going bad and it does not behave like the throttle body is dirty so I am at a loss as to where to look?

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billofdurham
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Year and Model: 855, 1995
Location: Durham, England
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What year 740 and which engine?

Bill.
Work was good - retirement is better.

1996 850GLT 2.5 20v Estate Manual.
1995 Peugeot Boxer 2.5Tdi Autosleeper.
Previously:
1984 244DL, Manual, Beige.
1987 744GLE, Manual, Green.
1991 960 3.0 24v, Auto, Silver.
1994 940T Wentworth, Auto, Blue.

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