1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass idle

1997 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
179,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JMEAD
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The car started idling at about 3500 RPM over the weekend. I replaced the Throttle Position Sensor and still have the problem. I also removed the hose between the air cleaner and throttle body that has a small resevoir in it. The resevoir was full of oil. Do I have bigger problems that just the idle?
Dec 7, 2009 at 8:23 AM
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HMAC300
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you may have bigger problems, but afew things to check, see if any vacuum hoses are disconnectied or lbroken. then with teh engine off remove the air duct and spray choke cleaner on the throttle plate. then open the plate and clean both sides and make sure it closes. Also clean around the idle air control valve as that may be gunked up. then after putting it back together, start the car andgo drive it at least 40 mph as it takes that speed to reset the idle air control valve. If you engine ilght is on take it to a pro and have him check itout.
Dec 20, 2009 at 8:15 PM
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