Will not idle

2002 TOYOTA CAMRY
186,000 MILES • 3.0L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ZECHARIAH PRICE
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Just replaced my knock sensors. While doing the job, replaced valve cover gaskets and intake manifold gaskets. Battery was disconnected for about 2 days. After completing the job, the car will not stay idling. Will start right up and idle at a very very low rpm, or it will shut off straight away. If I keep my foot on the gas pedal it will stay idling. I can drive the car if I just hold the gas and brake at a stop. Tried to "relearn" the idle with no luck.
Aug 11, 2020 at 5:34 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Have you checked for engine vacuum leaks? Since you had the intake off, there is a chance you missed a hose or one was broken. Here is a link that will help locate a leak if one exists:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

Also, take a look through this link and see if anything helps:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle

Let me know what you find.

Take care,
Joe

Aug 11, 2020 at 6:51 PM
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