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Anonymous Posted on Apr 17, 2017

2003 impala intermittent high idle with high iac count iac tested good

It was setting a po 121 it has a new tps and all circuits tested good but some set the base idle up so i reset it back to make the tps fall within proper voltage range i then started the car it idled at 2000 rpm with hi iac counts and hi tps readings then all of a suddenit set po 121 and all the sensor readings went normal and idle went 750 went in scanner menu and cleared code with car running and again 2000 rpm idle with iac count of 77 at this point i turned it off but no 121 had set yet atthis point im thinking computer all other sensors appear to be functioning normally anyone have any ideas

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Before buying a ECM for the car I would do a smoke test on the vacuum line to be sure there is no leaks and causing the idle to very. Hope this helps.

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SOURCE: idle at 1500 to 2000 rpm

Most likely the throttle body gasket (between the throttle body and the intake manifold) is leaking.

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SOURCE: Code 42 set on an '88 Camaro w TBI.Also very

listen to fuel pump w/ key on , if you hear a spraying sound, you may have a split hose in the tank

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Preliminary Checks
Prior to starting this symptom test routine, inspect these underhood items:
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