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Lexus
ES 300
Engine
Symptoms
Stall at Idle
Will not idle
2001 LEXUS ES 300
170,000 MILES
LCDIEKEMA
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It will start but won't idle. It tries to idle at really low RPM's then shuts off.
Nov 30, 2020 at 5:34 AM
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DANNY L
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Experienced Mechanic
5,648 POSTS
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.
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Nov 30, 2020 at 11:35 AM
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