Why does my car rev up when I put it in neutral?

Why does my car rev up when I put it in neutral?

The most common cause of this symptom is sticking of the automatic idle control valve. It is located on the throttle body right above the throttle position sensor. The idle control motor opens and closes to allow more or less air to bypass the throttle blade.

Why does my truck RPM go up and down while driving?

For the engine surging making the rpm’s go up and down could be caused by a defective or stuck idle air control valve (IAC). Erratic engine idle can be caused by various factors, but the most common and likely cause is a dirty or malfunctioning Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor.

Why is my Toyota Camry not shifting correctly?

Camry V6 has hard shifting from 1st to 2nd and sometimes into 3rd. It happens frequently (50-70% of the time) but not all the time. A few times between 2nd & 3rd it feels like there’s a gap, like the engine and trans are disengaged for an instant, though I’ve felt something similar with an 03 Camry that needed an evap canister.

What kind of transmission does a Toyota Camry have?

I have a 2002 Toyota Camry LE with an automatic transmission. While the car is on ‘D’, or ‘Drive’, and I am pressing on the accelerator and trying to shift over 30mph, it feels as though the car is automatically reverting into neutral. I say this because you can clearly hear the engine revving up, but the car is not moving any faster.

Why is my Toyota Tacoma not shifting correctly?

At higher mileages, (125,000-150,000) the automatic transmission may not shift correctly. This can be caused by the throttle position sensor being out of adjustment or a shift solenoid needing to be replaced. Typically the transmission does not need to be completely overhauled. Ready to sell? CarMax buys all kinds of cars

How much does it cost to replace throttle position sensor on Toyota Camry?

The average cost for a Toyota Camry Throttle Position Sensor Replacement is between $145 -$156. Learn More Good news! We found 31 RepairPal Certified shops near you.

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