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What is the normal RPMs during idle on a 2006 Corolla?

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#1 ·
Today I changed the intake gasket, cleaned the throttle body, cleaned the MAF sensor and replaced the air filter. I did all of this because I have been getting codes P0171 and P0420, the shop said I needed to replace the gasket and possibly replace the catalytic converter (I replaced it with an after market part around 26,000 miles ago). After doing all of this I drove the car around a bit (about 4 miles). I noticed in "Park" the car idles at 1000 RPMs, I thought it was idling closer to 2000 before, but maybe because it was a lot colder then?

So does 1000 RPMs seem too low for my '06 Corolla? I checked under the hood and looked through the Haynes manual and did not see anything about normal RPMs when idling.
 
#2 ·
Reset the computer by unplugging the battery terminal. It should idle around 800 RPM.
 
#4 ·
1ZZ-FE

Idle Speed: Testing and Inspection

INSPECT ENGINE IDLE SPEED
a. Warm up engine.

b. Check the idle speed.
Idle speed: 650 - 750 rpm
NOTICE:
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Check idle speed with cooling fan OFF.
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Switch off all accessories and air conditioning.