Will not idle

2001 LEXUS ES 300
170,000 MILES
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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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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.
Nov 30, 2020 at 11:35 AM
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