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I am having a problem getting rid of a P0507 (Idle RPM Higher Than Expected) code on my sons 2000 Lumina 3.1L sedan. I have replaced the following: Spark Plugs, Spark Plug Wires, Fuel Filter (The flare fitting was so corroded that I had to cut the line and splice in a repair section, it was the original Fuel Filter), Idle Air Control valve The History: Just bought this car for my son USED. It idled rough and was down on power. Had a bunch of codes stored I just cleared them all out (Maybe should have written them down first?!?!), anyway, the only 2 that came back on were (I think P0303 (#3 cylinder misfire) the coil & plug boot were rusty)(someone had replaced the front 3 plugs and wires but not the back 3), put on all new wires, gapped and installed all new plugs, cleaned the coil contact surface and coated with dielectric grease, (PROBLEM SOLVED, No more P0303 Code). Had IACV (Idle Air Control Valve) error code (can?t remember the code #) (IACV and Throttle Body had Carbon deposits), removed and cleaned the Throttle Body (old IACV measured 1 1/8? same as new one), Replaced IACV, Reinstalled Throttle Body/IACV. On the first test run I started getting the dreaded P0507 DTC code. The engine was still seemed down on power after the IACV, Plugs and Plug Wires, replacing the Fuel filter solved this problem. I have checked all visible vacuum hoses for cracks and to make sure they are properly connected (looks OK). Sprayed carburetor cleaner around all the upper and lower intake manifold mating surfaces looking for a vacuum leak (no RPM change, OK) Disconnected positive battery cable for about 1hr trying to force computer to relearn sensor settings, (No Help there) I am really at a loss here. The engine does not seem to be idling high to me, looks like about 700-800 in park on the dash tachometer. I am leaning towards replacing all the upper intake valve cover Etc gaskets on the top of the motor, but, I just hate to throw parts, labor and $$$s at a problem if I can?t pinpoint it. ANY Help APPRECIATED THANKS :-) In Advance Stu Thomas

  • sthomas128 Jul 16, 2009

    What do you mean"calibrate" it? I've never heard of this before and have replaced several IACVs with no problems. Is this one different somehow?
    The IACV instructions only said to make sure the extended length was 1 1/8" or less.
    It measured 1 1/8", "exactly" the same as the original one.
    You say "50 miles to relearn". should I just drive it and see what happens


  • sthomas128 Jul 16, 2009

    What is the Snap-On tool you were talking about, scanner reader?
    Do you happen to know the model # and/or name of that Snap-On scanner or what ever it is?
    Any idea how much $$$ that bad-boy costs?
    I do all my own work, so, I'm definitely going to consider the investment.
    THANKS :-)


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If you have the codes already I am not sure if you need this device. It sounds like it could be your throttle position sensor from what you've described. I would definitely suspect that before gaskets and such. If anything a smart investment with any car you plan on having and maintaining yourself is a factory service manual.You can get them from ebay for about 35$ here is an example. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2000-Chevy-Lumina-OEM-Shop-Service-Manual-Set_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ65Q3a12Q7c66Q3a2Q7c39Q3a1Q7c72Q3a1205Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem334af87810QQitemZ220301129744QQptZMotorsQ5fManualsQ5fLiterature
This isn't much more then a haynes manual and has every nut and bolt and everything else and is what the dealer mechanics use. Then you could test the throttle position sensor with multimeter and know if its good or not. As well as a lot of other things. Let me know if you need further assistance before going onto another expert and I will be glad to assist you further.
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You need to calibrate the iac motor with a scan tool,like the snap-on scanner or the official gm one. Also,after disconnecting the battery it can take up to 50 miles of driving for the pcm to re-learn the idle.

  • Anonymous Jul 16, 2009

    Yep,pretty much & GM ,Chrysler,Ford products made after 1993 all need a calibration process for the iac. Each company has a different procedure to do this & all have the re-learn process of driving for x miles to finish it. You can try just driving but you'll find that calibration using the proper equipment is neccesary.

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