2003 Pontiac Vibe High idle on startup, 1900rpms+ engine ch

2003 PONTIAC VIBE
97,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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2003VIBE
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Well, it's started up and idled high once or twice before, but i just shut it down, restarted it and it was fine. Today, it started up, idled at 1900(+/- 50) and the engine check light came on. Any ideas?
Mar 20, 2009 at 10:13 PM
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Scan the computer for OBD2 code/s this will tell what triggered the light to come on. The computer has identified a problem within the engine management system.

Or you can try cleaning out the idle air control valve and see what happens.
Mar 21, 2009 at 4:03 AM
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Sadly, i'm not a mechanic. I'm a guy with a messed up car, therefore, i do not have a diagnostic computer.. anything i can do without taking it to a shop and paying silly amount of money for them to do it?
Mar 21, 2009 at 11:05 AM
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Check Autozone if they're still giving free scanning of the computer this is your starting point of diagnosis
Mar 21, 2009 at 8:38 PM