1993 Camry LE Idling problems

[compmatt]

Thanks.. I will give that a shot..

as a side note, they did tell me one (of the 4) cylinders was just a little bit low.. I don't know how serious that is though.. They said it wasn't bad..

[Brian R.]

In-spec is fine. If one of the cylinders was bad, I wouldn't expect that it would ever idle smooth.

[InstallTech]

I know that this is about a year after this thread was run, but I'm having the *SAME* problem. Anyone know what the outcome of compmatt's issue was so I have a hope of fixing my Camry? Been fighting with this one for about 5 months now. Any help would be appreciated.

[compmatt]

Well at least we know the automatic reply notifier still works after a year

I believe someone told me it was a transmission problem.. either not enough or too much pressure.. I traded the car in about a month or so after I believe for a 2003 Malibu, which works great

Not that this helps you

[fabb]

I would suggest cleaning the throttle body. The idle air motor plunger sounds like it is gooped up causing your idle speed to go all over the place. Steve

[Brian R.]

The EGR valve is an obvious possibility. Clean it and see if that helps.

[Brian R.]

Download the '94 maintenance manual in the sticky thread at the top of this forum and go to page EG1-327. Start from there.

[burchard]

Originally Posted by Brian R.

Download the '94 maintenance manual in the sticky thread at the top of this forum and go to page EG1-327. Start from there.

Your best pathway is to follow Brian's advice. Check the repair manual. If the technical jargon is too complicated for you, take your car to a mechanic and ask for an EGR cleaning, and a throttle body cleanning. While cleanning the TB ask your mechanic to spray TB cleaner in the AIC (air intake control valve) inlet which can be seen once the the air inlet is taken off from the TB (bottom of TB). Spray the TB in the inlet with the car off and then start the engine. Repeat 3-4 times. It will tend to choke but it will start.
good luck

[Toysrme]

Take the idle valve off and clean it.

[majones]

Originally Posted by fredbros72

you can adjust the idle air control valve motor to bring the idle up a bit, if you would like some instruction, let me know

Hi can you give me some instruction on how to adjust the iac motor to bring the idle up.

Thanks,

Matt