Why is my s10 idling high?
There could be several mechanical problems causing the high idle and excessive fuel consumption. Usually, it is something simple – like a loose vacuum line, dirty or damaged mass air flow sensor or a throttle body failure (gasket leak possible), that causes these symptoms.
What causes a Chevrolet Blazer to idle high?
An engine vacuum leak may develop from the throttle body gasket causing a higher than normal idle speed. Failed gaskets should be replaced.
How do you adjust the idle on a 1991 Chevy s10?
Locate the vehicle specifications sticker, which is on the underside of the hood, and lists the factory idle speed setting. Tighten down the adjusting screw on the throttle cable linkage with the flathead screwdriver to raise the idle speed, and loosen the screw to lower the idle speed.
How do you adjust the idle on a TBI?
Unplug the IAC valve located on the passenger side, rear of the throttle body. Start the engine. Insert a T-30 size Torx driver into the Idle adjustment screw that is located behind the plug removed earlier. Turn the screw to adjust the idle speed to 650 RPM +/- 50 RPM.
What causes high idle in park?
The most common problem is a faulty fuse. In modern vehicles, engine idle speed is most often controlled by the idle air control (IAC) motor. This can be impacted by bad fuses in many different electronic systems in your car. Next, your high idling could be caused by a computer malfunction.
How do you adjust the idle on a throttle body?
Turn the idle screw, now exposed from the protective rubber coating, in order to adjust the idle. Loosen the screw in a counter-clockwise fashion to increase idle speed or tighten it in a clockwise manner in order to decrease the idle speed. Ideally, you will want the idle to rest at 650 RPM.
How do I reset my IAC valve?
You can reset the idle air control (IAC) valve by turning the car on, putting the car into park, pressing the brake down, then pushing the gas pedal down, counting down about 5 seconds, turning the car off, waiting 10 seconds and start the car again, checking to see if the car is idling properly.