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Old Dec 5, 2003 | 07:40 PM
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Originally posted by 18secFerio
have you tried resetting the ecu lately? That might solve it....

automatic '96 lx's should idle around 700rpm's or so. Thats where mine sits at.
That would be a very logical place to start. I'll try doing that. Do I need to run the car for a certain amount of time after resetting the computer? I've heard 15-30 min after it reaches operating temp so that the computer relearns sensor information.

I did put a can of Sea-Foam in it tonight thinking that may help a bit should the IAC valve be dirty and sticking.

As far as a sticking throttle...
If I shut off the car when it's doing this and restart it, wouldn't the idle remain at the higher RPM? That's what confuses me, because if I shut it off and cycle power to the ECM, it seems to correct itself. That's why I think that Will might be on to something.

Thanks everyone for their input!!

Any other ideas are also appreciated!!
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