I hope someone out there has a solution for me. After driving (from a cold start) for about 20 -25 minutes with the heater & lights on, the engine switches into a very high RPM and stays there. This is hard on gas, brakes, transmission & probably more. I can correct the problem by turning the engine off for a couple of minutes. When I restart it the RPM stays normal. The problem is that on my hour long commute to work in heavy traffic, it is not safe to turn the engine off. So far I have tried replacing the Idle Air Valve, disconnecting the air conditioning, and pulling out the Cruise Control fuse. None of these have worked. My mechanic wants to "try" replacing the Throttle Body next. Before I go this route, does anyone out there have any other ideas? Thanks
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18 years ago