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Engine is at operating temperature the idle goes to 1500 RPMs?

Tiny
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When the engine is at operating temperature the idle goes to 1500 RPMs in neutral and fluctuates 500 RPMs in gear it seems to idle fine.
Monday, May 12th, 2008 AT 1:16 PM

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Tiny
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This can happen when the IAC valve needs service, here is the location so you can check it out with a guide to give you step by step instructions.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/idle-air-control-valve-service

This will need to be removed and cleaned. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Thursday, March 21st, 2024 AT 5:29 PM
Tiny
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Anything?
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Saturday, May 11th, 2024 AT 12:48 PM

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