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2008 Scion tC Repair Question


Topics covered: Battery, Dealer, Engine.
Mileage: 60,000 miles.

Asked on January 22, 2012

How do i fix a bad idle problem?

I did a stock engine swap and now the car has a bad idle.
Avatar Asked by ajm1989

Answer

Replied on January 22, 2012

Scan the computer for code/s -Clean the idle air control valve and see what happens

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on January 22, 2012

it runs good when you get on the gas but at idle its bad so would i have to bring it to a dealer for them to do something with the computer?

Tiny Response from ajm1989
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Replied on January 22, 2012

Might just have to relearn the idle speed due to battery disconnection during the swapping

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on January 22, 2012

how could i get it to re learn the idle by driving or just let it run for awhile?

Tiny Response from ajm1989
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Replied on January 22, 2012

Try just letting it run and see what happens

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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