1998 Lexus ES 300 adjusting idle speed

1998 LEXUS ES 300
150,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LNAVALTA
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how do i adust idle speed on 1998 lexus es300. when starting i must start car and rev gas or if i just start it will idle to low and turn off
Jul 27, 2008 at 8:50 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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No adjustment





remove and clean idle air Control valve
Jul 30, 2008 at 11:40 PM
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MYESLCLASS
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[quote:041194c50f="BMRFIXIT"]No adjustment





remove and clean idle air Control valve[/quote:041194c50f]
Did you change oil, air fitler?
Yes you can increase the idling by turn it up with a screw driver. But most of the time , the problem is the idle air control dirty or fault.
Apr 25, 2009 at 8:00 AM
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