Chevy Trailblazer Idling Issue SOLVED Simple Easy Fix - Trailblazer (Envoy, Bravada) idling issue, even worse when turning on the AC, the car would just completely shut off. Would go below 500 RPM.
Simple solution, clean the throttle body, connected to the electronic idling motor.
This is a 2004 Trailblazer with the 4.2 inline 6 cylinder engine in it, but this issue is common with the whole generation, 2002-2009 (1st generation Trailblazer, and other vehicles with the same engine/throttle body/electronic idling motor).
Simply...
First disconnect the positive battery terminal connector screw and separate it from the battery. (important step)
Remove the metal strap holding the intake hose to the throttle body and remove 2 screws holding down the plastic intake box.
You will then see the throttle body connected to the electronic idle motor (one piece).
Next remove the harness connected to the top of the throttle body/idle motor. Then remove the 4 screws holding the throttle body/idle motor in place. The throttle body/idle motor then will be completely removed. Clean the inside of the throttle body with carb/throttle body cleaner, a few bucks at your local auto store or even walmart. Clean it thoroughly, blow through the small hole on upper side as well, has a tube coming out one side. Spray it a bunch till you see no grease/oil/gunk in it and wipe it down good.
Next replace all the parts that were removed. Remember to reconnect the harness connector going to the throttle body/idle motor.
DO NOT start the car yet.
Next you have to reset the PCM (powertrain control module), you do this be still keeping the positive battery terminal disconnected and open the fuse box and remove 2 specific fuses that go to the PCM. For the I6 (inline 6 cylinder engine) remove fuse 10 and 28 as shown in the video. With the battery and 2 fuses disconnected wait a few minutes then reconnect the battery as well as the 2 fuses.
Make sure ass the connector and hoses that you disconnected are put back together then start the vehicle up.
In some cases the vehicle may still act weird a little but sometimes it may take a few drives, even days, to have the electronic idle motor to reset itself. Once it does the car will be running smoothly, even with the A/C on.
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Need to know if this is a common problem with the Trail Blazers with 70,000 miles or more. Engine sounds as if running fast but the vehicle has no power. This is when cold or hot. All regular maintenance items have been performed.
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Need to know if this is a common problem with the Trail Blazers with 70,000 miles or more. Engine sounds as if running fast but the vehicle has no power. This is when cold or hot. All regular maintenance items have been performed.
- John W., Concord, GA, US