How do I fix a bad idle problem?

Tiny
AJM1989
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  • 2008 SCION TC
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I did a stock engine swap and now the car has a bad idle.
Sunday, January 22nd, 2012 AT 6:52 PM

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Tiny
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Scan the computer for code/s -Clean the idle air control valve and see what happens
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Sunday, January 22nd, 2012 AT 6:56 PM
Tiny
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It runs good when you get on the gas but at idle its bad so would I have to bring it to a dealer for them to do something with the computer?
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Sunday, January 22nd, 2012 AT 6:59 PM
Tiny
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Might just have to relearn the idle speed due to battery disconnection during the swapping
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Sunday, January 22nd, 2012 AT 7:02 PM
Tiny
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How could I get it to re learn the idle by driving or just let it run for awhile?
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Sunday, January 22nd, 2012 AT 7:06 PM
Tiny
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Try just letting it run and see what happens
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Sunday, January 22nd, 2012 AT 7:17 PM

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