Could be a fault with the fuel pump. it may be wearing out. check the fuel pressure at delivery. a blocked filter can also do this as its being surged for more fuel not the normal filter this one is on the pump it has larger holes and if you have sludge in the tank this can stop the fuel delivery. . for vacuum leaks spray some carb cleaner around the air lines any change in the engine usually indicates an air leak. also the fuel pressure valve these can all lower or stop fuel pressure.
SOURCE: olds alero 2.4 idle fuel pressure
most likely idle air control sensor or low engine coolant I know sounds funny but IAC uses coolant to regulate idle. Idle air control valve or throttle body positioning sensor.
SOURCE: Eratic idling and misfiring under pressure
confirm that the fuel pump delivers the proper pressure to the injectors
SOURCE: 1997 Nissan Hardbody has rough idle/surges/stalls
the 2001 altima is what i have and I had the same problem as you. turned out to be a bad head gasket factory used cheap ones for a few years before they found the problem. one way to test this is to get a can of carborator cleaner and spray it around the area where the head meets the block under the intake problem should be around the 4th cylinder or close to driver side. if the head gasket is bad the rough idle will smooth out while you are spraying the head.
SOURCE: 2001 LINCOLN LS V6 - ROUGH IDLE / SOMETIMES STALLING.
Very common problem is about a dime size hole wearing in the rubber elbow on the PCV valve located on the driver side rear of the intake manifold.
SOURCE: 1997 Nissan Hardbody has rough idle/surges/stalls
ok i have the same truck my timing was off 3 teeth but mine wouldn't kick out of high idle is y mine was surging but know with timing right no vacuum leaks i cant get it below 1400 but when a vacuum turns on it almost kills my engine any thoughts i know i got a vacuum line mixed up idk were though
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-to-adjust-rpm-on-2009-dodge-charger.html
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Engine cuts out at 3000 RPM?
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/engine-cuts-out-at-3000-rpm.html
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Cold start problem and vehicle shudder around 2500 to
3500 rpms
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2012/10/cold-start-problem-and-vehicle-shudder.html
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High rpm in neutral? Inconsistant high RPM in neutral?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/high-rpm-in-neutral-inconsistant-high.html
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Jetski
Sputters and Low RPM?
http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/07/jetski-sputters-and-low-rpm.html
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Fuel
Injection Problem And RPM suddenly increases
http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/07/fuel-injection-problem-and-rpm-suddenly.html
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2005 Toyota Highlander: Engine runs hard RPM
below 3000?
http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/2005-toyota-highlander-engine-runs-hard.html
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1987 Toyota Camry: RPM Drops going Up hills?
http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/1987-toyota-camry-rpm-drops-going-up.html
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Cruise
Control stops working, Excessive cranks to start the engine and RPM goes max
2500
http://whoisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/07/cruise-control-stops-workingexcessive.html
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1990 Toyota 4Runner: Engine cuts off when
reaches 2000 RPM?
http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/1990-toyota-4runner-engine-cuts-off.html
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1999 Toyota Camry: Erratic stalling and high
engine RPM at idle?
http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/1999-toyota-camry-erratic-stalling-and.html
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1995 Toyota LS: Misfire at idle or low RPM
http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/04/1995-toyota-ls-misfire-at-idle-or-low.html
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Lexus RX: Tapping noise under Valve Cover At Low RPM?
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/04/lexus-rx-tapping-noise-under-valve.html
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These will help.
Thanks.
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-to-adjust-rpm-on-2009-dodge-charger.html
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Engine cuts out at 3000 RPM?http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/engine-cuts-out-at-3000-rpm.html
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Cold start problem and vehicle shudder around 2500 to 3500 rpms
http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2012/10/cold-start-problem-and-vehicle-shudder.html
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High rpm in neutral? Inconsistant high RPM in neutral?http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/high-rpm-in-neutral-inconsistant-high.html
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Jetski Sputters and Low RPM? http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/07/jetski-sputters-and-low-rpm.html
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Fuel Injection Problem And RPM suddenly increaseshttp://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/07/fuel-injection-problem-and-rpm-suddenly.html
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2005 Toyota Highlander: Engine runs hard RPM below 3000?http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/2005-toyota-highlander-engine-runs-hard.html
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1987 Toyota Camry: RPM Drops going Up hills?http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/1987-toyota-camry-rpm-drops-going-up.html
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Cruise Control stops working, Excessive cranks to start the engine and RPM goes max 2500 http://whoisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/07/cruise-control-stops-workingexcessive.html
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1990 Toyota 4Runner: Engine cuts off when reaches 2000 RPM?
http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/1990-toyota-4runner-engine-cuts-off.html
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1999 Toyota Camry: Erratic stalling and high engine RPM at idle?
http://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/05/1999-toyota-camry-erratic-stalling-and.html
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1995 Toyota LS: Misfire at idle or low RPMhttp://whatisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/04/1995-toyota-ls-misfire-at-idle-or-low.html
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Lexus RX: Tapping noise under Valve Cover At Low RPM?http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/04/lexus-rx-tapping-noise-under-valve.html
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These will help.
Thanks.
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Hi markimc1, I want to help you with your question, but I need more information from you. Can you please add details in the comment box? Recommend you check fuel pressure at the rail to rule out the pump. If pressure is good, check intake gaskets for leaks. I spray ether or carb cleaner on the gaskets while the engine is running.
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