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The idle is not within spec for a grand caravan

The idle rpm is not within specification for a grand caravan 98. spec is 575-875 rpm but now is 1500 rpm .please anybody help me

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You have either a bad idle speed motor or a bad coolant temp. sensor . You also more than likely have a check/service light on as-well . The vehicle will have to be took to the dealer or a good garage to have it scanned & cleared

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I would suspect that you have a weak or failing oil pump, however before condemning the pump I would do a physical oil pressure check with a gauge. Oil pumps are not easy to replace so lets make sure it is the problem before replacing it. For reference yours can be done with the motor in the vehicle.

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If your motor is one that I have not listed here please comment back and I will provide the appropriate spec per the motor in your van.

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