2001 Lexus ES 300 Engine Idle control

2001 LEXUS ES 300
98,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JMAC460
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My car starts OK and runs smoothly once started, but will not maintain an idle speed and dies.........

I have to rev the engine to 800 rpm with the brake on and then put it into gear; once I'm rolling, it is OK. It has done this off and on for about a year.

Jim G.
Sep 6, 2010 at 6:29 PM
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