Fast idle in neutral

2000 MAZDA B2500
179,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
Avatar
BALBAUGH
  • MEMBER
  • 1 POST
What could cause my idling to go up to 3000-4000 rpm's in neutral?
Aug 25, 2017 at 4:27 PM
Advertisement
Avatar
HARRY P
  • CERTIFIED EXPERT
  • 2,292 POSTS
I would suspect either a bad idle air control valve or a vacuum leak (specifically the intake manifold gasket) if there is no service engine light. If there is a light, get it scanned and let us know what the code(s) it has. You can get that done at the local auto parts shop.

Guide on how to check for vac leaks: https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

Guide on idle air control (IAC) valves: https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-idle-air-control-valve-works

How to replace an IAC valve: https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-idle-speed-control-motor-iac
Aug 25, 2017 at 6:43 PM
Avatar
HARRY P
  • CERTIFIED EXPERT
  • 2,292 POSTS
And then I found this. It could be caused by a bad connection at the throttle position sensor. Here is the service bulletin released by Mazda.
Aug 25, 2017 at 6:53 PM
Advertisement