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thstone · 03-19-2014, 07:38 PM

I'd start by checking the idle control valve. It mounts to the throttle body. It might be gummed up and sticking. Remove and clean thoroughly. Be careful not to damage or lose the little gasket. Can't hurt to clean the MAF at the same time.

The idle control valve is #3 in the following throttle body diagram:

Here is a helpful link: http://pedrosgarage.com/Site_3/Clean_the_Throttle_Body.html

03-19-2014, 07:38 PM	#10
thstone Certified Boxster Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 7,669	I'd start by checking the idle control valve. It mounts to the throttle body. It might be gummed up and sticking. Remove and clean thoroughly. Be careful not to damage or lose the little gasket. Can't hurt to clean the MAF at the same time. The idle control valve is #3 in the following throttle body diagram: Here is a helpful link: http://pedrosgarage.com/Site_3/Clean_the_Throttle_Body.html __________________ 1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more 1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254 1979 911 SC POC Licensed DE/TT Instructor Last edited by thstone; 03-19-2014 at 07:45 PM.