Diagnostic Aids
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Inspect for the following conditions:
- High resistance in an IAC circuit.
- Restricted air intake system.
- Proper operation and installation of all air intake components, including collapsed, clogged, or loose air intake ducts, a clogged air filter, and improper operation of Mass Airflow (MAF) sensor, if equipped.
- Tampered or damaged throttle stop screw.
- Tampered or damaged throttle plate, throttle shaft, or throttle linkage.
- Objects blocking IAC passage or throttle bore.
- Excessive deposits in IAC passage or on IAC pintle.
- Excessive deposits in throttle bore or on throttle plate.
- Vacuum leaks.
- A low or unstable idle condition could be caused by a non-IAC system problem that cannot be overcome by IAC valve.
If the problem is intermittent, See INTERMITTENT CONDITIONS under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM.