Engine Stalling at Idle

1999 LEXUS RX 300
200,035 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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SRB81
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A few weeks ago my car started running rough and using
more gas than usual. The check engine light had been on since I bought it in
September but there had been no issues before this. Took it to Advance
Auto and had the computer scan done, Cylinder one and six misfires. Replaced
all coils and spark plugs, reset the light. Ran good for about three days then it
was hard to start and keep running, figured it was cold nature and began
warming it up for fifteen minutes or more before driving. A couple more days
later the check engine light flashed a few times, car acted like it had shut off (no
power and seemed to have cut off), then the car was shaking and acted like
it had been shifted down suddenly (transmission revving and rpm's racing).
My dad ran a scan on it, but no codes or anything show up. The check
engine light only comes on during these episodes, which last only a few
seconds, and seem to happen more when it's cold (the weather or the car)
and when I take my foot off the gas pedal to slow down. What could be
causing this?
Feb 7, 2019 at 6:28 AM
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Hello,

This is a common problem. it sounds like the IAC valve is dirty not allowing the engine idle speed to be adjusted. Here is a guide to help us fix the problem with diagrams below to how you how on your car:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-idle-speed-control-motor-iac

Clean the valve using carburetor cleaner.

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.
Feb 8, 2019 at 1:40 PM