Rough Or Unstable Idle
- Ensure idle RPM is correct.
- Check air intake system for restrictions.
- Ensure fuel system pressure and volume are correct.
- Check fuel injector electrical connections.
- Use stethoscope to verify consistent operational noise coming from fuel injectors.
- Ensure fuel injector spray pattern is correct.
- Ensure sufficient secondary spark is available in all cylinders.
- Ensure vacuum hose routing is correct and no vacuum leaks exist.
- Check throttle position sensor operation.
- Check for EGR system malfunction.
- Check Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor operation.
- Check Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) voltage output.
- Check for poor quality fuel.
NOTE:
Prolonged use of poor quality fuel can cause injector clogging and carbon build-up on intake system.