Diagnostic Aids
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Am, 2003 Oldsmobile Alero, 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, and 2003 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Check for the following conditions:
- High resistance in an IAC valve control circuit.
- The correct Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve, properly installed and proper operation of the PCV valve.
- Proper operation and installation of all air intake components.
- Proper installation and operation of the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor, if equipped.
- A tampered with or damaged throttle stop screw.
- A tampered with or damaged throttle plate, throttle shaft, throttle linkage, or cruise control linkage, if equipped.
- A skewed high Throttle Position (TP) sensor.
- Excessive deposits in the IAC passage or on the IAC pintle.
- Excessive deposits in the throttle bore or on the throttle plate.
- Vacuum leaks.
- A high or unstable idle condition could be caused by a non-IAC system problem that can not be overcome by the IAC valve. Go to SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS - ENGINE CONTROLS under SYMPTOMS in TROUBLE SHOOTING - 3.4L ALERO, GRAND AM, IMPALA & MONTE CARLO article.
- If the problem is determined to be intermittent, go to INTERMITTENTS in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - 3.4L ALERO, GRAND AM, IMPALA & MONTE CARLO article.