A surge at idle can be caused by a faulty throttle position sensor, idle control valve, mass air flow sensor, manifold absolute pressure sensor, dirty/sticky throttle plate, or a vacuum leak. It can also be caused by fuel pressure or volume that is out of specification, usually too low. It can be difficult to pinpoint the actual cause without a scan tool which also displays real-time voltages of each of the sensors while the surge is occurring. For some of these, you can try unplugging the sensors individually and see which, if any, change engine performance. If not, you may need to contact a professional for assistance.
Mitchell Shaw
Shaw Mobile Auto Service
Dawsonville, Ga
simply put you can't if it is idleing not normal their is a problem surging/hunting idle=fuel pump/filter high idle =vacuum leak or sometimes fuel pump
scan for codes maybe tps throttle position sensor
I have the same problem. I believe the idle air control valve either needs to be cleaned or replaced.
Check the throttle position sensor or the idle control motor
Might be a vacuum leak
It is important to know the causes of problems in a vehicle. A surging idle can be cause by a bad o2 sensor, bad fuel pump, or a computer starting to go bad.
the idle is set by the comp so u need some sort of programmer
my 2002 was doing it, they told me it was supposed to do that. morons.
Temp sending unit for ecm. most likely sensor is bad computer cant read engine temp, fast idle do to cold reading
Separation of the ethanol due to water in the gasoline.
Vacuum leak or IAC (idle air control) valve stuck/sticking.
If it has an idler control valve, and most do, I'd go with that.