Fluctuating idle can be caused by various factors, including vacuum leaks, which allow unmetered air to enter the engine, disrupting the air-fuel mixture. Additionally, issues with the throttle body, such as carbon buildup, can impede airflow. Faulty sensors, such as the Mass Air Flow (MAF) or Throttle Position Sensor (TPS), may send incorrect data to the engine control unit (ECU). Lastly, problems with fuel delivery, like a clogged fuel filter or failing fuel pump, can also contribute to an unstable idle.
Check the idle, if its fluctuating or falling than nomal. Usually, low idle causes stalling when coming into stops. Low idle, usually is due to dirty throttle, a leak in the vac hose, or a damaged MAF or IAC motor.
Look and listen for a vacumn leak under the hood.
low idle and uneven idle
What causes a car to idle good and run rough when you give it gas?
Vacuum leek
I have found that replacing the PCV valve AND chasing down any exhaust manifold leaks usually does the trick.
check the servo. it might be wet or loosely connected
the choke is on
Fluctuating idle on a 1992 Lexus LS400 can be caused by several factors, including a vacuum leak, which disrupts the air-fuel mixture, or a malfunctioning idle air control valve (IAC), affecting engine idle speed. Additionally, dirty fuel injectors or a clogged air filter can impede airflow and fuel delivery, leading to instability. Faulty sensors, such as the throttle position sensor (TPS) or mass airflow sensor (MAF), may also contribute to erratic idle behavior. Regular maintenance and diagnostic checks can help identify and resolve these issues.
Fast idle motor is not working. This is allowing the idle to fall below the threshold of what it should be when the A/C is on.
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