What causes low idle at stops (e.G. Red lights)

Tiny
JPOZ
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  • 2001 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
  • 88,000 MILES
My 2001 olds alero idles low (approx 300-500)and almost dies at red lights. A pepboys center said the car generates no codes when tested on the pepboys computer. They do not know the reason it passes the diagnostic test, but still idles low. Also, when idling low the serpentine belt chirps, but they said the belt is working properly.

Please help diagnose the problem.

joseph
Tuesday, September 27th, 2011 AT 11:12 PM

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Tiny
DRCRANKNWRENCH
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  • 3,380 POSTS
The most likely part that is causing the problem is the Idle Air Control Valve, IACV. It controls the idle at low speeds and idle as the engine load increases.
When you replace this part, check for vacuum leaks as well.
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Tuesday, September 27th, 2011 AT 11:41 PM

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