Low RPM's at Idle with HKS SSQV BOV

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Oct 25, 2004 | 06:55 PM
  #1  
Ever since i installed my HKS SSQV blow off valve i have noticed the car idles at like 600 rpms then ever so slightly shakes and the rpms raise to around 1000.. it keeps switching back and forth like that.... Is this normal with the BOV ??? Let me know - Thanks!

-Steve
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Oct 25, 2004 | 09:36 PM
  #2  
it stays at each level for around 10 seconds then switches.. its really wierd
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Oct 25, 2004 | 09:38 PM
  #3  
Sounds like you've got a leak. You should have a nice steady 750~800rpm idle just like stock.
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Oct 25, 2004 | 09:56 PM
  #4  
could you elaborate more? i'm pretty new to this stuff.. thanks!
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Oct 25, 2004 | 10:05 PM
  #5  
what he's saying is you prolly got a boost leak....meaning your bov is broke or not working properly. did you damage the gasket when installing the bov? try tightening up those bolts again and see what happens. maybe your bov adjustment screw is set to loose.(i heard of people braking theres that way)
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Oct 27, 2004 | 10:55 PM
  #6  
anyone else? ... im looking for people specifically with the HKS SSQV
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Oct 27, 2004 | 11:59 PM
  #7  
schafer, I'm pretty sure there are meets in Sacramento. Go to one. There's bound to be someone there who knows what they're doing and can check for leaks and set the adjustment bolt on your BOV. Do them a favor and bring some soapy water or a spray-on leak test solution to check for leaks on the hoses.
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Oct 28, 2004 | 09:15 AM
  #8  
It is most likely a leak in the gasket or the vacumme line. Check those two first.
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Oct 28, 2004 | 02:56 PM
  #9  
Its either a leak or you have to adjust the nut on the back on it. Run the vehicle and spray some soapy water on the lines.

When I first ran mine, evertime i shifted to nuetral, my car would stall. I had to adjust the nut on the back side to correct this. This is stated in the instructions.
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Oct 28, 2004 | 03:18 PM
  #10  
I have the opposite issue, My car has always idled at like 500 rpm...never had a problem...it shakes a little bit sometimes though...I just rev the engine at lights though so it's not really an issue.
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Oct 28, 2004 | 06:58 PM
  #12  
yo Steve did you even try any of the advice given?

what was the outcome??
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Oct 29, 2004 | 04:20 PM
  #13  
hey wow thanks guys! im gonna try the soapy water thing tonight, last night i installed my cobb accessport.. ill let you know if i resolve the issue
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Oct 29, 2004 | 07:32 PM
  #14  
great job on the access port!......i'm currently running stage 2. you should know that cobb recommends not using an aftermarket bov with its reflash though.....
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Oct 30, 2004 | 07:53 PM
  #15  
my car is stock and it idles at 500 rpm.
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