Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums General Troubleshooting 98 SVT - Idle Problem at startup

70000 miles no previous problems
Last week or so it doesn't want to idle when I first start it up. When it does decide to idle I hear a small "pop" and I feel a "power-boost".

The warmer it is out side the worse it seems to act.

I also have a 98 SVT, and am having the exact same problem. It seems to be getting worse with the humidity. Have you done any modifications lately? When I first start it up, the RPM's shoot up to about 3 grand then bounce down and back up until it finally cuts out. I posted this concern but haven't received any replys. let me know what you find out.
Recently I:
Removed the resonator
Added intake ( about a month ago)
Changed the oil
Used fuel injector cleaner
Changed out fuel filter
If you did anything similar let me know, I'm not comfortable driving the car right now because of this problem, so let me know if your having any trouble when driving. Mine seems to be running really rich.

I found the problem in my contour, I actually feel like an idiot, It was my vacuum hose, It had come loose and fell off. So check every hose from your intake back to your throttle body. I dont know, it did me some good.

Mine Is Doing the same thing at 35000 Miles, has since I bought it at 12000 miles. previous owners did a "Moose" hose fix, any ideas?