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1989 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 3.8L Poor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp on
Posted to GM Driveability on 8/12/2008 18 Replies

This little turbo 3.8 is very lean at idle. It acts like a large vacuum leak but none can be found. Fuel trims and O2 readings come back to near normal values above 1800 RPM. I have checked the intercooler,Blocked EGR, intake gasket,brake booster and all vacuu...

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1989 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

VIN 1G5FW2174K
Engine3.8 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic
DeliveryFI
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp On
Misc.Turbo
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car Vehicle Data

1989 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

VIN 1G5FW2174K
Engine3.8 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic
DeliveryFI
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality, MIL Lamp On
Misc.Turbo