Thread: GXP 5.3L P0121 Throttle Body Code fixed, now Idles at 1100-1500 RPM - Need help

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  1. #1 GXP 5.3L P0121 Throttle Body Code fixed, now Idles at 1100-1500 RPM - Need help 
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    Hi I have a 2007 GXP 5.3L and have fixed alot of stuff on this car and down to one last problem.

    Current problem: HIGH IDLE

    History to fx: The car was throwing a P0121 code which has something to do with the throttle body, so I followed the proper procedure for an electronic throttle body, turned the key right 2 clicks with car not running, had a friend step on the gas which opened up the throttle body, used quality throttle body cleaner and cleaned al ot of carbon buildup from around the throttle body, friend took foot off gas, put all back together, started car and code was gone, no engine light anymore!

    However now when I first start the car it idles fine at about 600 RPM's, however when I put it in gear and push gas it then idles at 1100 to 1500 RPMs. Sometimes when sitting at a red light for a while it will go back to 600 RPM where it is supposed to be.

    I have tried resetting the cars computer to recalibrate the electronic control by disconnecting both battery cables for over an hour while pressing the break, honking the horn, trying to start the car to de-energize any capacitance... this did not do any good as the HIGH IDLE still persists.

    Help!
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  2. #2 Re: GXP 5.3L P0121 Throttle Body Code fixed, now Idles at 1100-1500 RPM - Need help 
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    By the way the idle on the car was fine before I cleaned the Throttle body.
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    You need to go to the dealership and get a idle relearn done only because the pcm compensates for carbon in the tb bore overtime once that is removed it throws the system off causing what you are experiencing now. At most you might have to shed out no more than 50bucks
    06 GXP | 222/227 cam/cartuning turbo kit on 8psi/meth/e85 coilovers/ still on stock trans at 130k
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    Hi, called the local GM/Chevorlet dealer...$95 to use the GM Tech2 scan tool to relearn the idle. Then called another pontiac man I know who owns a Meineke shop. He says there is no reason to spend money on this as the car will relearn the correct idle after about 20-30 miles of driving. Took the car out for a 20 mile spin today and now the idle is very close to normal again! Apparently the computer on these cars take a while to relearn the idle.

    Car is now 100%! WOOT!
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    Interesting... I'll have to remember this. Cleaned a few DBW tb's and never had this happen though, your's musta been gunked the gunk up huh? I usually pull them off and scrub with a toothbrush or brass wire brush when I clean them.
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    glad you got it fixed the cheap way usually people opt for the relearn when i dosent go like yours did.
    06 GXP | 222/227 cam/cartuning turbo kit on 8psi/meth/e85 coilovers/ still on stock trans at 130k
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