It will start but won't idle. It tries to idle at really low RPM's then shuts off.
Nov 30, 2020 at 1:34 PM
Will not idle
2001 LEXUS ES 300
LCDIEKEMA
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Hello, I'm Danny.
It sounds like you might be having an issue with the idle air control valve. Here is a tutorial showing what is involved for its replacement:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/idle-air-control-valve-service
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-idle-speed-control-motor-iac
I've attached picture steps below for your vehicle of the valve and its location circled in red. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
It sounds like you might be having an issue with the idle air control valve. Here is a tutorial showing what is involved for its replacement:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/idle-air-control-valve-service
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-idle-speed-control-motor-iac
I've attached picture steps below for your vehicle of the valve and its location circled in red. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
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Nov 30, 2020 at 7:35 PM
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