1998 Chevy Monte Carlo IDLE

170,550 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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EVELYNCHAVEZ
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When I start my car the idle goes to 2000rpm and I have to turn the car on and off till it gets to 1000rpm. It only acts this way sometimes. I took it in and they repaired the wires connecting the throttle positioning censor at least that is what I was told. When they scan it no codes come up. And it also seems to not be changing (transmission) properly sometimes. I read a previous question that someone asked and what is an idle speed motor?
May 23, 2008 at 9:27 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the idle air control valve might be dirty and recheck the throttle position sensor's voltages
May 23, 2008 at 9:30 AM
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EVELYNCHAVEZ
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[quote:47f2e46f01="rasmataz"]Check the idle air control valve might be dirty and recheck the throttle position sensor's voltages[/quote:47f2e46f01]

Ok I called the mechanic and he said he has already done what you suggested. Can you please help me I can only spend money to fix it I have no extra. Thanks in advance.
May 23, 2008 at 9:46 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Could be a computer relearn that has to relearn itself -
May 23, 2008 at 10:36 AM
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