idle drops and car stalls when engine warms up

2001 LEXUS IS 300
200,000 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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LEON NGUYEN
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The car starts perfectly on cold crank and then once the engine warms up, the idle drops to less than 500 rpm and the car just stalls. If I apply gas, the idle picks and the car runs fine. Please help
Mar 13, 2017 at 10:59 AM
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STRAILER
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Hi Leon,

It sounds like you have a vacuum leak or an IAC motor that is stuck and needs to be cleaned, here is a couple of guides that will help you get the problem fixed.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge


Please run some tests and get back to us so we can continue helping you.

Best, Ken

Mar 15, 2017 at 12:49 PM
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LEON NGUYEN
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Thank you for the input Ken. I will definitely try your ideas and will post a respond as soon as I'm done.
Mar 15, 2017 at 9:35 PM
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