2000 GMC Jimmy 2000 jimmy - High Idle while driving

2000 GMC JIMMY
100,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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RONF
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Hi, 2000 4.3 l jimmy, lately when driving in winter, the rpms hang around 1500 rpm, and while trying to slow down they stay up there pushing the jimmy forward. If I also shift into neutral while driving, they stay up at 1500 and while coasting if I press the gas, they goupto say 2300 and stay there , untill I actually come to a stop , at that moment they drop back down to 700. When I pull it into drive they jump back up. After it warms up all goes normal. Also noticed that the other nite at -20 C out it stayed that way two hrs. Seems to be somehow temp related and also if you are in gear and moving ???
Jan 28, 2008 at 3:31 PM
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LEIF-MINDY
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[quote:00d672e78d="ronf"]Engine problem
2000 GMC Jimmy 4 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 100000 miles
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Hi, 2000 4.3 l jimmy, lately when driving in winter, the rpms hang around 1500 rpm, and while trying to slow down they stay up there pushing the jimmy forward. If I also shift into neutral while driving, they stay up at 1500 and while coasting if I press the gas, they goupto say 2300 and stay there , untill I actually come to a stop , at that moment they drop back down to 700. When I pull it into drive they jump back up. After it warms up all goes normal. Also noticed that the other nite at -20 C out it stayed that way two hrs. Seems to be somehow temp related and also if you are in gear and moving ???[/quote:00d672e78d]

I have the same problem with my 1998 Jimmy. HAve you found a fix yet?
Feb 18, 2008 at 5:02 PM
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TRUCKCHEVY4
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i would check the not sure of technical name of it but its a cold start sensor causes motor to high rev when cold to help warm it up.
Feb 20, 2008 at 9:52 PM
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