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Old 07-02-2017, 02:44 AM   #1
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ANOTHER "my '96 GMC idles high" thread...

Man, I'm getting fed up with this truck. After chasing high idles issues for two years now...the high idle is back (it does periodically go away)!!! Or I guess I should say, never really left! @&$#!

Here's the symptoms:

After warm-up, the truck will idle at 900 in P, 750 in D. Not terrible, but this only happens after the truck gets shut off (after warm-up) for a period of time. In other words, if just left running, the choke never comes off and the truck will idle at 1500 all day long.

In addition, after shutting the truck off and restarting it, the truck immediately zooms to a 1500rpm idle, and will stay there for about 10 seconds before coming down to 900. If I put it in D before the idle comes down, it will not come down at all for the length of my trip.

This is all without a/c. With the a/c on, however (no matter if the compressor is cycles on or not), the truck idles erratically between 1000 and 1200. If I then go to put it in D, I can feel the truck accelerate against the brake. The truck will, if I let off the brakes, accelerate to 25mph without me ever touching the gas.

Trippy, right?

Here's what I've done in the past two years, all to basically no effect):
-new timing chain
-new plugs (2x)
-new cap, rotor (2x)
-new plug wires
-new thermostat
-new radiator
-new TPS (2x)
-new IAC
-shop-checked for vacuum leaks (2x)

All this has done nothing but lighten my wallet. The truck has no codes, no warning lights, and runs fine other than the stupid idle. No loss of power or anything.


I'm honestly wondering whether I'm going to have to replace the ECU at this point. I can't figure out what else could possibly cause this weirdness. Is there anything else you'd recommend I do before that point?
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Old 07-02-2017, 08:08 AM   #2
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What about the throttle body????????????

Have you actually looked into the throat of the throttle body to see what the throttle plate is doing?

If you still have the stock arrangement, there is a sheet metal deflector riveted to the bottom of the throttle plate. Ive' seen the rivets loose so many times, there was actually a vehicle that the deflector came off and lodged into the opening so the engine took off.

I removed mine several years ago and plugged the holes.

Let us know, I have another suggestion if that's not it.
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Old 07-03-2017, 08:09 AM   #3
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Re: ANOTHER "my '96 GMC idles high" thread...

I didn't see in your list that you tested the coolant temp sensor. It's the one in intake manifold, not the head. Check the specs here to make sure that it is sending the correct reading to the ECU. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425788
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Old 07-03-2017, 11:47 AM   #4
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Re: ANOTHER "my '96 GMC idles high" thread...

It was a throttle body car but I had a buildup in it that simply wouldn't let the butterfly close fully.
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Old 07-05-2017, 07:00 AM   #5
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Re: ANOTHER "my '96 GMC idles high" thread...

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Have you actually looked into the throat of the throttle body to see what the throttle plate is doing?

If you still have the stock arrangement, there is a sheet metal deflector riveted to the bottom of the throttle plate. Ive' seen the rivets loose so many times, there was actually a vehicle that the deflector came off and lodged into the opening so the engine took off.

I removed mine several years ago and plugged the holes.

Let us know, I have another suggestion if that's not it.

Thanks for the suggestion! No, I just checked and everything is good and tight in there. No loose rivets. The throttle is also not sticking.

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I didn't see in your list that you tested the coolant temp sensor. It's the one in intake manifold, not the head. Check the specs here to make sure that it is sending the correct reading to the ECU. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425788
Thanks for that! According to my multimeter, as 72 degrees, it's testing at 2890 ohms. Post warm-up, at 190 degrees, it reads 214 ohms.
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Old 07-05-2017, 09:56 PM   #6
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Re: ANOTHER "my '96 GMC idles high" thread...

Check the mass air flow sensor, MAP sensor, and anything else electrical. It might help to get a computer hooked up the diagnostic port to see if any sensor is reporting the wrong info to the PCM. If everything looks good, then it could be the PCM.
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Old 07-05-2017, 10:31 PM   #7
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Re: ANOTHER "my '96 GMC idles high" thread...

He mentioned the TPS was replaced ( 2 times?)..

Uh, is it adjusted correctly? ( UN-adjusted, will drive you nuts...)
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Iac

Did you check and or clean the IAC port?

Have you attempted to see what happens with the IAC disconnected?
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Re: ANOTHER "my '96 GMC idles high" thread...

You should verify the engine temp through the computer by using a OBD II scanner. I have one of these and Amazon and they give you a lot more diagnostic information than a cheapo scanner.
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Re: ANOTHER "my '96 GMC idles high" thread...

So I found the problem guys. Turns out it was a faulty IAC. I guess that's what I get for buying cheaper replacement parts the last time around.
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Re: ANOTHER "my '96 GMC idles high" thread...

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I guess that's what I get for buying cheaper replacement parts the last time around.
Now days it almost always pays to buy GM parts. I learned that lesson the hard too.

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Re: ANOTHER "my '96 GMC idles high" thread...

Yea... genuine GM parts website..... Lot's of discontinued parts.

Besides way over priced, if they have the part.

( but fortunately many aftermarket sites still have GM stuff)
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Re: ANOTHER "my '96 GMC idles high" thread...

...and we're back. Still idling high, now about 1000-1100 in P and 800-850 in D. In addition to the above repairs, I have since replaced the starter (unrelated), temp sensor, cleaned the MAF, and wire-brushed all the grounds I can find under the hood. Getting abysmal fuel economy (about 9 mpg), but it's not smelling rich, and aside from the high ide the truck runs well. At my wits end about this stupid thing.
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Re: ANOTHER "my '96 GMC idles high" thread...

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...and we're back. Still idling high, now about 1000-1100 in P and 800-850 in D. In addition to the above repairs, I have since replaced the starter (unrelated), temp sensor, cleaned the MAF, and wire-brushed all the grounds I can find under the hood. Getting abysmal fuel economy (about 9 mpg), but it's not smelling rich, and aside from the high ide the truck runs well. At my wits end about this stupid thing.
Remind me... was there a Check engine soon code?
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Remind me... was there a Check engine soon code?
Nope, no codes, no lights. Nothing.
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Nope, no codes, no lights. Nothing.
I replaced my ECM 3 times in a year...... and I think it is failing again.

( That may be a clue ??) I wish I can find a good ECM for once.
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