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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 10:22 PM
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my 1986.5 928 s automatic has a surging and erratic idle problem while idleing in any gear selection except nutral.

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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 09:33 PM
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after the engine is at operating temp. the surging and stalling problem stops and car runs smooth.
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 10:15 PM
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Wait until dark, then open your hood. Start the 928 then look at engine to see if you can see any fireflies from around the distributors or the plug wires. I found this condition to be simular to mine. I replaced the wires and no more idle issues ....Good-luck
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