The engine is idling low?

2002 LEXUS ES 300
207,000 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MIKEMASON2526
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car is idling at 300 RPMs and almost shuts off when I put it in gear.
Feb 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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This is common when the throttle bore needs to be serviced, here are guides to help us fix the problem with instructions for your car in the images below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/low-engine-idle

Also, is the check engine light on? Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.


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Feb 27, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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MIKEMASON2526
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The check engine light flashed off and on at first then stopped, but your answer was right on. thank you, you guys are good.
Mar 3, 2025 at 4:20 AM
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Thanks for letting us know, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.
Mar 3, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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