If it's a 98 diamante, it could very well mean that your o2 sensors are sending a bad reading to your engine. Sometimes it'll send to much fuel & air. Take it to your local parts store and have them hook it to a reader to be sure.
High idle, misfire, check engine light,High idle, misfire, check engine light,
On almost all cars any sensor unplugged can turn on the check engine light.
I have 91 chevy k1500, It does this, Sometimes it will idle a few minutes, then jump to high idle and check engine light comes on, And sometimes its as soon as i start the engine... I was told it was a vacum leak, But im no mechanic
No, but something that could cause uneven idle could cause the check engine light to turn on.No, but something that could cause uneven idle could cause the check engine light to turn on.
most common cause, a vacuum leak.
There is not a low idle screw. The computer sends a signal to the idle air control motor and it does the adjusting accordingly. If your idle is to high and your check engine light is on then you need to go to a repair shop and have them diagnosis the problem.
Idle control valve - a part that costs about $200.
I recently had this happen when I forgot to plug in the idle air sensor at the throttle body. This also caused the check engine light to turn on. Also check for vacum leaks.
The idle is not adjustable, it is computer controlled, which means the idle is not the problem. Look for a check engine light.
The idle on all fuel injected engines is controlled by the engine control module. There are no adjustments to be made. If your idle is high it could be caused by a vacuum leak or a sticking or bad idle air control motor. If you have a check engine light on then you will need to have it scanned for codes.
A faulty gas cap could cause the check engine light to come on but it would not cause a rough idle or engine noises. Start with having your local auto parts store read the codes. The codes will help determine why the check engine light is on.
It sounds like your fan clutch is bad.