Why won't my vibe Idle?
 

2005 Pontiac Vibe Recent collision damage; Runs fine with throttle; but unfortunately it attempts to idle at 300 rpm and just will not stay running at that speed; any ideas?

No codes on ScanGauge II

Battery is currently very low; charging at 25 amps now

Fuel was super low; now 1/2 tank


Any and all Ideas very welcome; I'm flying out to the left coast tomorrow and would really like to have the car on the road before I leave.

The batt is likely the culprit -- not enough juice to idle fully.

Have you driven it very far in an attempt to charge it? I would take it to a big-box auto parts store for a free charging system analysis (Auto Zone, Advance Auto, etc.)

Best of Luck...

RH77

fixed now pinched pcv hose on back of head will post more later driving and posting makes for bad mpg

I'd also check the IAC to see if its gummed up or something

just got back from mall warts in the vibe no issues.
Basically all that happened was I pinched a pcv line under the engine cover during my hasty re asymbley.

Looks like I may make it to the monteray Italian meet this weekend :-)

Good stuff! Glad to hear it was an inexpensive fix and not the batt or alternator...

Enjoy your trip :)

RH77

I just realized that in my haste I also forgot to thank everyone.

Thanks for the quick replies!