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Racing Dodge Colt

Q. After the car is warmed up to mid point on the temperature gauge it revs up when coming to a quick stop. No other symptoms other than some times it accelerates a little rough.

1992 Colt Vista wagon
1.8 engine
Multiport fuel injection Not throttle body injection
Manual 5 speed transmission
100,000 miles
Bought new from Dodge dealer

Thanks,
Chas

A. I guess the first thing I would suggest is to remove the idle Air Control Valve and give it and the chamber it goes into a good cleaning with carburetor cleaner. Also, remove the air intake hose at the intake manifold and give the throttle chamber and butterfly a good cleaning as well. In most cases this cleaning will solve the problem.

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