cleaned battery,now rough idle--

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jamesmetairie
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cleaned battery,now rough idle--

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05 base vibe with over 100,000 miles.

today i disconnected and cleaned the battery posts.
now it,s idling rough and low.
is this a possible computer re-learn ?
jolt
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Re: cleaned battery,now rough idle--

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Yes.
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MacGyver
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Re: cleaned battery,now rough idle--

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It's something that happens with all first gen Vibes. It sorts itself after 60 miles or so. The engine feels like it will stall, but it won't.
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jamesmetairie
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Re: cleaned battery,now rough idle--

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thanks guys.

it cleared up ok.

now all I have to deal with is an "airbag"light, cracked windshield, busted fender liners,etc.
lol
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ColonelPanic
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Re: cleaned battery,now rough idle--

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I had the battery disconnected when I did some work on the Vibe last year (the list included replacing the timing chain tensioner.) I have to say it kinda scared me with how rough it ran at first, my mind instantly went to somehow I managed to knock the timing off on the thing. Then I thought about the relearn... :lol:
03 Vibe base. Born 10/14/2002 06:07 AM
Auto, Moon & Tunes, power package. 143k
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