Car idles at high rpm?

2006 CHRYSLER PACIFICA
175,000 MILES • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BEETLEPUNK21
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I started my vehicle up the other day and the RPMs shot up to about 3000 and then would fluctuate erratically. I have attached the codes that I pulled. I need to note that there is a pretty decent sized hole in the muffler. Would that have anything to do With the issue?
Jan 15, 2026 at 2:39 PM
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The hole in the muffler should not matter. To me it sounds like the throttle body needs to be serviced which is what I would do first, here is a video to show you how on a similar engine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ui8zhMLp5EM

Please go over this guide as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-idles-too-high

If you have a vacuum leak or the MAP sensor is dirty this will cause a lean condition which can cause high idle as well. I would remove it and clean it, here is the location. Check out the images (below). Let us know what you find, clear the codes once the repairs have been made.
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Jan 17, 2026 at 9:49 AM
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BEETLEPUNK21
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It was the map sensor. Thank you so much for helping!
Jan 18, 2026 at 12:49 PM
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Jan 19, 2026 at 6:56 AM
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Of course! I actually rated you a couple years ago on google, but i just updated it to a more lengthy review with excellent Service.
I tried posting on sitejabber, multiple times, but it wouldn’t let me finish. Just kept buffering and not finishing for some reason.
Thanks again!
Jan 20, 2026 at 7:15 AM
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Way cool, thank you so much! Use 2CarPros anytime, we are here to help.
Jan 20, 2026 at 9:16 AM