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87sew/200k

My son-in-law opened up the drivers side interior door panel on my 87 while I "helped". Needed to replace electric window motor. 1st he used his standard pry tool to loosen the panel clips. Then I held the panel while he unplugged wiring plug to the switch. We left the power window switch ...

87sew/200k

Thanks for the detailed info.
Just read up on the idle air control system in the service manual.
Plan to work this weekend on the idle air control valve and idle air adjusting units.

87sew/200k

For us non-gearhead types, what is the wax thermo unit?
Appreciate you taking the time to respond to this problem.
Now that it's in the 95 degree summertime, the engine idle speed doesn't rev up & down so much.

87sew/200k

87 SE engine revs up & down when idling. Revs ~ 300 RPM higher & lower ~ every 1.5 seconds. Happens ~ 30 seconds after cold engine start. Worse in cold weather. My dog raises & lowers her ears when she hears this rev cycling. What's the cause of this irritating problem?

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