Q: I replaced the IAC and EGRVCS - the idle eventually worsens and dies

asked by on November 08, 2016

replaced IAC and EGR Vac Control solenoid. At start idle lopes a little bit acceleration is fine. As it warms idle becomes more irradic and eventually will die as it did with a bad IAC you cant even drive it. I have checked for vac leaks that is fine. is there an idle relearn for this year unable to find anything and you cant just disconnect the battery doesnt work.

My car has 197500 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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