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High Idle Issue

Recently I replaced my MAP sensor and cleaned my throttle body in an attempt to fix a low idle issue. That problem has been fixed, but now instead of idling at 700-900 rpms like usual it idles at 1500 rpms. No amount of disconnecting the battery and driving it has relearned the rpms. Currently I am waiting for my shop to get the right CAN connector for the scanner I need. My question is, has anyone else come across this problem? If so, what was the solution? Also, has anyone had a problem with the throttle body or the throttle position sensor going bad? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

  • joelcripes Apr 24, 2009

    I have the exact same problem.  Did you ever find a solution?

  • Anonymous Mar 15, 2014

    after cleaning Throttle body,(did in place), got high idle. tried relearn and drive cycle procedures, othing.

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Sounds like the idle speed control motor is stuck, this could have been caused by the cleaning.

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