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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 424 (ENGINE CONTROLS - SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING - 3.8L)IDLE CONTROL SYSTEMSIDLE AIR CONTROL SYSTEM DIAGNOSISDIAGNOSTIC AIDS
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD
Diagnostic Aids
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Diagnostic Aids
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Check for the following conditions:
- High resistance in an IAC valve control circuit.
- The correct Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve, properly installed and proper operation of the PCV valve.
- Proper operation and installation of all air intake components.
- Proper installation and operation of the Mass Airflow (MAF) sensor, if equipped.
- A tampered with or damaged throttle stop screw.
- A tampered with or damaged throttle plate, throttle shaft, throttle linkage, or cruise control linkage, if equipped.
- A skewed high Throttle Position (TP) sensor.
- Excessive deposits in the IAC passage or on the IAC pintle.
- Excessive deposits in the throttle bore or on the throttle plate.
- A high or unstable idle condition could be caused by a non-IAC system problem that can not be overcome by the IAC valve See SYMPTOMS in TROUBLE SHOOTING - NO CODES - 3.8L BONNEVILLE, GRAND PRIX, IMPALA, LESABRE, MONTE CARLO, PARK AVENUE & REGAL article.
- If the problem is determined to be intermittent, see INTERMITTENTS in TROUBLE SHOOTING - NO CODES - 3.8L BONNEVILLE, GRAND PRIX, IMPALA, LESABRE, MONTE CARLO, PARK AVENUE & REGAL article.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.