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Old 08-25-2009, 01:28 PM
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hello, searched forums and still no avail

problem: sometimes car starts at 2000 rpms on cold start, need to restart car to make it go back to normal. sometimes ill be driving, at a stoplight or when car is in neurtal rpm is about 1100. need to restart car to solve.

attempts: already tried cleaning IACV screen, it LOOKS clean, no dirt blockage. checked for vacuum leaks found none, tightened all bolts and clamps on air filter. cleaned MAP sensor with map sensor cleaner.

any other suggestions to help me withis prob? thanks
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Is the CEL on?

When the idle is high, pull off the intake and use you finger to cover the port in the throttle body leading to the IACV. If the idle speed drops, try adjusting the idle speed:

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i second above
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what is the cel? can you tell me how to turn it off??
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Originally Posted by taimysho0
what is the cel?
Click here. Pull the CEL codes and post them.
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ok for the idling screw, do i leave the car on when turning the screw or is the car off? also do i turn it left or right to lower idle? thanks
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check engine light is NOT on
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hello, can sum1 please lmk which way to turn the screw and if its with car on or off? thanks!!
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