Engine revving up and down

2016 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
18,000 MILES • 2.3L • 4WD • MANUAL
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CHESHIRECAT18
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the engine idle is fine when starting but when engine is warm it revs up and down when at t/lights or standstill. it stops this when it reaches normal idle revs.

any ideas?

thanks
Feb 2, 2021 at 3:20 AM
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SEVAG P
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hello,

It sounds like throttle valve defected or just needs cleaning, for more diagnosis read fault codes and send to us.

check our link below how to read fault codes.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Check our link below how to check erratic idle and how to clean throttle valve.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-idles-too-high

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

Let us know what happens with you.

thank you.
Feb 2, 2021 at 5:30 AM