1997 Lexus GS 300 acelerator problem

1997 LEXUS GS 300
200,000 MILES • 3.0L • V6 • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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KET_BOY
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dear sir

there is no option for toyota aristo, thats why i put lexux gs300 because its a bit similiar

im having a problem

the car is discontrolled

first when it was normal, when i started the engine, the car automatticaaly acelerate a bit to warm up the engine

now i dont know what happeened, the car is making the inverse

its acelreating that bit when the engine is already hot, and when is cold the acelerator is norma;

please help me
Sep 22, 2014 at 1:13 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Is it the engine idle speed that is the issue?
Sep 22, 2014 at 5:43 PM
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KET_BOY
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Yes sir..
what can u do to fix this?
Sep 22, 2014 at 9:01 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If it is the idle, check to make sure there are no vacuum leaks. Also, check the idle air control valve (IAC). The IAC is responsible for maintaining the engine idle speed.
Sep 23, 2014 at 4:38 AM
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