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Old Oct 19, 2018 | 08:07 PM
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Hi I recently noticed that the idle on my 97 Mazda Protege was running low and the check engine light was on so I had it tested and it showed it was the idle air control valve so I replaced it and reset the computer by disconnecting the battery but right away the idle was still doing the same thing and the check engine light was back on and I had it tested again and it showed the same thing any suggestions the car has 171 thousand miles
 
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Old Oct 20, 2018 | 06:23 AM
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What was the actual Fault code?
 
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Old Dec 26, 2018 | 12:56 PM
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Old Dec 28, 2018 | 06:28 AM
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Clean the MAF & throttle body. Reset computer. Start the engine & spray brake clean or water around the intake manifold and intake pipe to check for leaks.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2021 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Tomcat22
Hi I recently noticed that the idle on my 97 Mazda Protege was running low and the check engine light was on so I had it tested and it showed it was the idle air control valve so I replaced it and reset the computer by disconnecting the battery but right away the idle was still doing the same thing and the check engine light was back on and I had it tested again and it showed the same thing any suggestions the car has 171 thousand miles

​​​​​​Erratic idle goes from 2200 - 1500 runs great replaced the IAC and the MAP sensor waiting for the TBS.
Any thoughts need help
 
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