How to Fix a Car that Idles Poorly (Rough Idle)

Does your car idle poorly, have a rough idle, or in general have an idle problem? Learn how to fix a car with high or low idle, and learn how to fix a car that idles up and down by cleaning the idle air control valve. The IAC valve is what keeps the cars idle at around 800rpms. If you turn the ac on and it idles low or your car stalls at lights or in reverse, or your car shakes at idle, this video can also help!

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[the_real_kiansmith]

Hey Chris,
I don't know if you'll see this but if you do, I want you to know that what you do is what has pretty much started my career, kinda. I'm now in college doing motor vehicle maintenance and repair, sort of what you do. If it wasn't for you, this wouldn't have happened. I just wanna thank you for starting my college life. Thanks to you, I know more about cars than ever before.
I love watching you, and it will become more important as my life here in the UK starts and changes. I love you so much, and I just want you to know this.

Your big fan,
Shane Smith.

[Ungettablewolf]

10 minutes of Chris a day makes me feel like a mechanic lol

[jippityjippityjosh]

Hey man I just wanna say that this video helped me out so much. My dad was a mechanic and he passed away almost a year ago and I started having issues with my car and started to freak out because I can’t call him anymore to help out. You explain everything so easily and made me feel a lot more comfortable about fixing any car issues I have from here on out. You’re appreciated 💕

[tarasnyder]

Thank you for sharing this! Being a woman I sometimes feel like people have made me feel I'm in incapable of fixing things on my own, but it's videos like this that really make my day. I don't have someone in my life to help me with things and I love understanding the mechanics of my car, Sso thank you for sharing this! I've fixed quite a few things on my car over the past year and I'm really grateful for these kinds of videos. I don't like feeling "helpless" or like I can't figure it out.

[kingZulu]

Life saver! My mechanic said it would cost $930 for my low idle car. After watching this and following instructions, it's as good as new.

[seetherx]

My truck has a low idle and I curse the heavens. Chris’ truck has a low idle and he gets excited cuz it means a YouTube video. Perspective.

[shalenaross]

Thank you! This past week, I've learned so many useful tips and mechanic knowledge, saving me money... Very grateful for YouTube channels like yours and others. My car was not restarting without bogging down and nearly stalling after short errands, if the engine was warm. I would have to leave my car running or let it cool down for 1-2 hours before I could restart it. So far, I used seafoam engine treatment in the crankcase and gas tank, along with installing 4 new spark plugs and the issue went away!! Resting idle went up to about 500 from 200 but could still be better. I'm hoping after cleaning the IACV, throttle body and fuel injectors, resting idle will go up to 700-800 like it use to. 2000 Honda CR-V. Makes me feel good to work on my baby! Had this car for 18 years. My only regret is not learning the basics any sooner...

[kryunatsuitaski]

15 minutes of Chris a day helps keep the car troubles away!

[mutated__donkey]

There’s a YouTube channel called “debunking ChrisFixx” that has existed for more than 5 years. There’s no videos. This just proves how good these videos are

[portal_fpv]

He ist the most godlike mechanic i've ever seen.
Every video with every problem with every symptoms with every examples and every solutions there possibly are.

Just Awesome.

[FenoELCreativo]

I don’t know crap I mean absolutely crap about cars and within 2 weeks of watching this guy I did my oil on my own my brakes my rotors my ball joints and diagnosed my car properly with a bad fuel pump this guy is the best easy to understand no one does it this easy

[roncandelaria]

As far as the PRESENTATION of this video is concerned, it deserves an Emmy (or Grammy) award! So well done and so well appreciated. I'm out of here to clean my intake valved and hope that solves my problem. Again, one great video. Nice work Chris!!!

[danielnicholas]

Legend has it that Chris had the Masserati in the video only to show off how well he cleaned the engine bay :)

[michaelwaldsmith]

Chris really be pulling parts of his vehicles off and laying them out to provide the best explanation possible. Amazing content

[shanont-s]

Chris Fix I was want to say I watch your videos for fun just to hear all kinds of issues that happen with cars. My truck has been stalling every couple of times I put it in reverse for almost 6 years. I never truly considered it an issue because I was never in an immediate situation where it was important to think I’d need it. I cleaned it and you just gave me a brand new truck. Thank you, just from clicking on a video that I thought would be interesting you fixed an embarrassing issue I’ve had for so long, if I could show you how gunked up it was I would. Thanks again

[Reason]

This is my 6th video before I start... Should have gone here 1st. Chris Fix really does a clear, easy, concise explanation. Chris Fix Thank you you are the best.

[joseruiz-rodriguez]

Chris, great video! You should make a video demonstrating how to install a touch screen stereo!

[dillanmistry]

YouTube getting comfortable with these 2 non skip ads
Thanks for the likes

[jaystunnstoneheart]

I freaken love this guy! fast, right to the point, don't waste any time. Pro all day long brother!

[JayLovez]

After buying my first project baby I’ve been watching your videos 3 yrs now and i swear before i type anything car based on youtube i have to write CHRIS FIX 😅 i appreciate your work and enthusiasm to show us how it’s done. Cleaning mine weekend 😁❤️ MUCH LOVE WHERE EVER YOU ARE CHRIS