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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 07:53 PM
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New Clutch...rough idle help

I just had a new ACT clutch and starter installed on my 2004 RX8. Now when I'm at a light my idle is rough and sometimes stalls. I have to rev in neutral to keep her running. Any ideas? Thanks in advance gents.
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 09:46 PM
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They probably disconnected the battery to work on the car.

The ECU is relearning the car.
It will go away after a few drives.
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 02:03 AM
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Turned out to be a loose hose on my Racing Beat intake...all's well. Thanks!
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 09:28 AM
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Oh I was gonna tell you to do the "20 brake pump" that resets things that may cause ecu issues. I've had similiar problems
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 10:32 AM
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They installed the clutch in backwards!
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 11:25 AM
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they did the same thing to me!!!!!!!!! i just got my car back from getting an act stage 1 and the intake was loose as nuts
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 01:05 PM
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^huh odd 2 ppl have the same problem.
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 10:07 PM
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I think the techs are in a hurry to get to happy hour. Tightening bolts and hoses is not on the top of the priority list.
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 11:06 PM
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^was wondering the same thing! Yeah they def cannot miss happy hour that would just be wrong...
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 11:37 PM
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^haha
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 12:00 AM
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I'd like to meet your mechanic. I'm gonna bet he is Irish and you put the car in the shop at 3pm....
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 11:16 AM
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Another question...when i got my car back from getting a new tranny and clutch...My check engine light came on...anybody know what it could be? Its still on too
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 01:35 PM
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^^What are the CEL codes?
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 01:41 PM
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i'm sure they loosened up the intake to tilt the engine enough to get the top bolts for the trans. that's what i do on certain cars....
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 01:41 PM
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^yes read the code at Autozone or advanced auto parts for free and let us know so we can help yall out
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 09:36 PM
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I also had a new starter installed...they may have knocked something lose during the install...just making a guess.
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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 01:51 PM
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Could have, but what are the CEL codes?
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