The engine is idling low?

Tiny
MIKEMASON2526
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  • 2002 LEXUS ES 300
  • 3.0L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 207,000 MILES
Car is idling at 300 RPMs and almost shuts off when I put it in gear.
Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 AT 6:30 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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This is common when the throttle bore needs to be serviced, here are guides to help us fix the problem with instructions for your car in the images below.

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

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/low-engine-idle

Also, is the check engine light on? Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.

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Thursday, February 27th, 2025 AT 11:36 AM
Tiny
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The check engine light flashed off and on at first then stopped, but your answer was right on. Thank you, you guys are good.
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Monday, March 3rd, 2025 AT 4:20 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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Thanks for letting us know, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.
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Monday, March 3rd, 2025 AT 10:36 AM

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