Hotdog Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 (edited) Lately I notice that my Idle when I am at a stop light or stop sign is not normal.. it is like there is a little shimmer in the idle. I don't know if it is do to all the stereo equipment that I have recently installed but I guess I cant rule it out. It has died on me a couple of time at a stop light but it would start right back up, Voltages look good at the battery too. Any suggestions? Edited July 18, 2009 by Hotdog Quote (NEW) 2004 F-150 Build Log -->http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/192208-hotdogs-f-150-build-log/ 2003 Mercury Mountaineer Build Log --> http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/114380-hotdogs-2003-mountaineer-build-log-20-removed/page__gopid__1602379#entry1602379 2008 Equinox Build Log --> http://www.stevemead...g/#entry1475764 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clif Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 did u add an alternator? Quote 03 Trailblazer EXT LT In Dash Rear Flip Down Polk Audio Font & Rear Stage Hifonics Zeus 4 Chan Amp Hifonics Brutus Mono Amp 12" Rockford Fosgate Power HX2 T-Line tuned to 45hz 18"BTL T-line @31Hz (9 weeks pregnant) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper3 Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 My car would act weird at idle and shut off at stop lights and it turned out my positive battery terminal was loose so you might want to check that. Quote Amp: Hifonics 1610D Subs: 4 Kenwood 12's in 5 cubes at 37Hz Mids and Highs: MTX 6x9's Pioneer Headunit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotdog Posted July 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 did u add an alternator? No have not added an Alternator or upgraded yet but that is my next step. My car would act weird at idle and shut off at stop lights and it turned out my positive battery terminal was loose so you might want to check that. I will check my Positive terminal tomorrow... Maybe that is the cause because I did see an error that said check the charging system... I though that maybe I popped a diode on my Alternator but it seems to be charging fine. Quote (NEW) 2004 F-150 Build Log -->http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/192208-hotdogs-f-150-build-log/ 2003 Mercury Mountaineer Build Log --> http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/114380-hotdogs-2003-mountaineer-build-log-20-removed/page__gopid__1602379#entry1602379 2008 Equinox Build Log --> http://www.stevemead...g/#entry1475764 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumpindemlowzz Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 (edited) I dont mean to thread jack but is there a way of adjusting idle without screwin stuff up? Edited July 9, 2009 by dccavalier Quote 2010 Silverado 18" DC XL 18 DC 2k XS Power Batts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainzPlanetz Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 (edited) I dont mean to thread jack but is there a way of adjusting idle without screwin stuff up? On most cars after 1996 you can adjust the idle with a scan tool such as the Genesis, if you can find a shop near you that has it they could do it for you, unless you wanna drop like 2-3 thousand dollars on a good one. Edited July 9, 2009 by CaptainzPlanetz Quote ¿ǝɯɐƃ ǝɥʇ Trolls never learn............ All BS aside, If I see one more comment in here that is NOT about the pre-sale, I will start the vacations. And that includes the trolls feeding the trolls. YOU THE ONE THAT SOUND LIKE A OGER AND HUMPBACK/TROLLS? Add "SMDLIFER" on Xbox LIVE to play with other SMD members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumpindemlowzz Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 On most cars after 1996 you can adjust the idle with a scan tool such as the Genesis, if you can find a shop near you that has it they could do it for you, unless you wanna drop like 2-3 thousand dollars on a good one. Haha not. So idle is computer regulated ok. ill check around town. Quote 2010 Silverado 18" DC XL 18 DC 2k XS Power Batts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noobtastic14 Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Mine is a 95 and i can use a flat head screwdriver to adjust my idle on the fly I've had the same problem for years- sometimes the car dies in N but will idle rough (but stay running) in D sometimes it gets better- sometimes it gets worse- i have no clue why and i've pretty much givin up on finding the solution. when i stomp on the pedal fucker goes and thats all i really need it to do -Drew Quote I am a United States Military Arts and Crafts Professional. Sand it off, Paint it on. uhoh_45 said: dont be a pussy P give the jeep to drew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotdog Posted July 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Checked the Positive terminal this morning and it is tight and secure... Dont know if it could be the wiring itself I am looking for a better way to secure the wiring to the battery terminal itself. I like the distro block I have, but I am not happy with how the wires secure to the distro. where does everyone get there buss bar that they use on there positive terminal? Quote (NEW) 2004 F-150 Build Log -->http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/192208-hotdogs-f-150-build-log/ 2003 Mercury Mountaineer Build Log --> http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/114380-hotdogs-2003-mountaineer-build-log-20-removed/page__gopid__1602379#entry1602379 2008 Equinox Build Log --> http://www.stevemead...g/#entry1475764 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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