Idle Relearn

2002 TOYOTA CAMRY
92,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MARKBURKE
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I just changed the starter on this car and i unhooked the battery for about an hour.Everything is fine with the starting but the car wont idle.Is there a special sequence to make it idle?
May 4, 2009 at 7:29 AM
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KASEKENNY
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The idle being low could be due to a couple things but more then likely we need to force the ECM to relearn the idle.

Here are a couple guides that will help with this issue just to get us started:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle

We should check the throttle bore and make sure it is not dirty. If it is then we need to clean it. Here is a guide that will help with doing this:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

If none of this works let's try this process to try and trick the ECM into relearning the idle.

• Remove EFI and ECTS fuse in under hood fuse box for 3 minutes
• Reinstall both fuses
• Hold the throttle plate close completely with your finger
• Have someone turn ignition switch ON
• Release throttle as soon ignition is ON
• Reinstall throttle body boot, start engine and let run at idle for 5 minutes before road test

Idle speed should be between 550 and 650 RPM's

Let us know what you find. Thanks
Jul 14, 2021 at 6:41 PM