[MR2] Update on high idle...

Donald Chalfant dkchal at datasync.com
Fri Apr 3 13:13:32 EDT 2009


You gave out a load of heart attacks with that post! 8)  Quickly go to the 
shop and scratch a secret mark on the old throttle body.  Then look for it 
when he says he's replaced it.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gail King" <kinggail at sbcglobal.net>
To: "MR 2 Car Club" <mr2 at mr2.com>
Sent: Friday, April 03, 2009 12:14 PM
Subject: [MR2] Update on high idle...


> Well...My '91 MR2 with the intermittent idle problem has been at the 
> mechanic shop for 5 days. He says the problem occurs within the throttle 
> body when it gets hot and replacing the throttle body will solve the 
> problem. They priced the part and quoted me $1,070.00 ~ YIKES! I had to 
> think about that one - since it is just a irritation and loss of some mph. 
> But, I love driving the car and want it running right, so I agree to the 
> repair. Then they call me back and say that the part is no longer 
> available nor being produced but, he found one on EBAY for $57.00 and had 
> me order it. I shipped it direct to the shop and will let you know what 
> happens.
> Thanks again for all your help.
> Gail
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