Why is my Toyota Camry idling high?
Malfunctioning Throttle: A malfunctioning throttle system can cause both a high or low idle as well as an engine stall. A dirty air intake or cracked air intake tube is often the culprit. Computer Malfunction: If the powertrain control module is malfunctioning, idle speed may be affected.
Why is my idle speed high?
Common reasons for the engine idling speed to be high: Faulty Idle Control Valve (ICV): The job of the idle control valve is to maintain and control a consistent idle speed. Malfunctioning Throttle: A malfunctioning throttle system can cause both a high idle as well as an engine stall.
What causes rough idle at high rpm?
One very common cause of idling rough is a problem with a vacuum hose in the vehicle. The hose could be damaged, loose, or worn out, creating a leak. Then, the result of that would be a car that is idling rough or having a higher than normal RPM.
Can high idle cause damage?
Plus, excessive idling can damage your engine’s components, including spark plugs, cylinders and exhaust systems. Because your vehicle’s engine is not operating at its peak temperature when idling, fuel is only partially combusted, leading to a fuel residue buildup on cylinder walls.
What happens if idle is too high?
High idle speeds waste fuel, cause extra wear and tear on your engine, and can be unsafe as well. If your foot should slip off the brake as the engine revs, it could cause your vehicle to lurch forward, putting other drivers and even pedestrians at risk.
Why does my Toyota Camry idle so low?
The car has never stalled, but the idle gets so low that it probably could. If I step on the gas pedal to bring the idle up to a normal level for about 30 seconds and then let off the gas, the idle remains fine. According to Toyota, the timing belt should be changed at 90,000. Could this be the problem? Thank you for your help! glengrab
Is there a problem with my Toyota Camry?
2000 Toyota Camry – Idle problem – Maintenance/Repairs – Car Talk Community Hi! I have a 2000 Toyota Camry. I bought it used about 3 years ago with 54000 miles. It now has almost 90000. Lately and intermittently, when I start the car it’s idle is erratic. It goes up and down. The car has n… Hi! I have a 2000 Toyota Camry.
Where is the idle air controller on a Camry?
On Camry’s, the Idle air Controller is just underneath the throttle body on the intake manifold – you pull off the large diameter rubber hose from the air filter housing to get to it. Don’t know about a Taurus, but I would bet a Haynes manual at your local library would show you.