RPMs shoot up?

1998 GMC C1500
185,000 MILES • 4.3L • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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SANTIAGO RAMIREZ
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Truck is manual, when I was driving and came to a stop the rpm would stay up when I took it out of whatever gear it was in and if I put it back in gear RPMs would go back down (A/C would be on) if I turned A/C off it would stop doing it but now it’s gotten worse. At first it would stay at a steady high rpm now when I come to a stop the RPMs keep climbing unless I turn truck off but if I turn it back on its back to normal until I take off again and come back to a stop take it out of whatever gear it’s in and RPMs steadily start climbing unless I turn it off again (and turning A/C off doesn’t matter anymore it still does it). would really appreciate your help.
Jul 8, 2023 at 8:00 AM
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The first thing that comes to mind is the IAC valve needs to be replaced and ports serviced. Also, I have seen a sticking EGR valve do this as well. here is a guide and a video that will help with instructions in the images below for your car:

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

and

https://youtu.be/DqUCbbKdWf4

Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
Jul 8, 2023 at 1:36 PM