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

[@the_real_kiansmith1]

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, Kian Smith.

[@karmaleglass2168]

Wow thats just awesome buddy. As a fan of Chris fix it I too have done all my own work on my vehicles. This guy is the best ever. Good job to you man and kick ass and let us know when you graduate.

[@arjunraja8143]

@@karmaleglass2168 haha buddy this is my plan too! I've watched all of Chris's videos and feel like I know enough to do basic maintenance. Wanted to support myself during College like that and it's nice to know it's possible. Cheers!

[@atarvhegde5210]

Shane Smith I have given your comment a like so that Chris sees your comment. Edit(25 September 2020): 2 weeks later Chris saw this comment and now Shane's comment has 1.4K likes

[@Eric-fs3rk]

Stfu

[@randomguy-pq2hl]

ernajakaa sounds like someone’s angry.

[@Un4gettablewolf]

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

[@loganmccool350]

same

[@LegendasJackw]

10 minutes of Chris a day keeps the mechanic away

[@reynaldoroy1067]

@@LegendasJackw it's the same with "keeps the doctor away" that's true! If not for Chris you gonna bring your car to automotive repair shop and will spend you a hundred bucks or more and that's the time your blood pressure will skyrocketing. So right there and then here comes the doctor. Lol

[@FireEater]

Ditto 😎

[@Derek_Wyld]

@@reynaldoroy1067 lol true c=

[@kingZulu66]

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.

[@Mattertransfer]

Did you get a new mechanic?

[@mybannerisbetterthanyours]

@@Mattertransfer needs a new mechanic asap

[@robbay8610]

Screw mechanics, fix your stuff yourself

[@phyde1885]

That sounds like a BIG BONE JOB to me! I'm a Old school Mech/ EE retired, & i learned something new here. Just proves you have to stay on top of tech "ALL" the time to stay in the game.

[@BasedMan]

JESUS. Having the same problem on my 91 GTI Lancer, so here I am, hoping to do the job myself and save me a bit of money. Plus its fun working on your car.

[@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 💕

[@beezymeech]

I remember when i moved away and tried to call my dad for help. Cant imagine what its like knowing he’ll never answer. RIP to your dad, I bet he was a good man.

[@Superdudehatesmilk]

Josh, I lost my dad in 2017. He was a mechanic, too and I still freak out every time I have car trouble lol. Like you, I'm learning how to identify and even solve some of my car problems myself, which led me to Chris's videos. I know it's not my place to speak for your dad, but I know my dad would be proud of me for making the most of the situation and I believe your dad would be proud of you for doing the same.

[@mathew00]

My dad was a car guy too and he passed away from covid. I love this channel. He taught me enough to not be scared to work on a car but I need videos like this to give me enough confidence in working on it. Thank you Chris!

[@Nosfermarki]

​@@mathew00 yeah I'm like you. I know enough & I'm comfortable working on cars, but I don't do it often enough to have that solid knowledge & confidence. KZbin is excellent for learning how to fix anything on anything. It's been a lifesaver.

[@wezerd]

Keep increasing your knowledge and you'll be the same type of dad for your future children!

[@mutated__donkey5840]

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

[@FalxPlays]

No, it proves he installed the kill switch on his bunk bed.

[@WeiserMaster3]

"God damnit, he's right AGAIN. Smh."

[@wtfiswiththosehandles]

Well, his fixes are solid, but owning two vehicles with malfunctioning IAC valves? What are the odds of that?

[@JustinEittreim]

@@wtfiswiththosehandles I'd wager that the truck has had the issue for a while now, it's pretty common on Rangers/B3x trucks. My work fleet of Rangers had the same issue every two years.

[@Ro0p]

@@wtfiswiththosehandles They are both high mileage cars and the valves were dirty with carbon build-up. What is your explanation? did he spray some carbon in there? tone your conspiracy down

[@seether07x]

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 KZbin video. Perspective.

[@reggielacsamana4811]

Payday

[@JohnnieVega20]

What

[@altrel06]

Well that is the reason he's making videos.. fixing problems on his car and those problems might be also occurring on other people too. Its not about money but to help people relating to the problem.

[@gurujisandhu6682]

Ohk is the time for a new home game tomorrow morning and and if I can come home tomorrow night you

[@gurujisandhu6682]

If she is is home I can come home

[@michaelwaldsmith495]

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

[@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

[@kryunatsuitaski414]

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

[@danielnicholas5259]

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

[@TitanTown]

He needs to clean the engine bay of the truck again.

[@Sirgo_07]

no he bought that car for his dad

[@therealshadygaming468]

No, the Chris got Maserati so he could make more content

[@danielnicholas5259]

@@Sirgo_07 yes dude i know, I was trying to make a joke here

[@danielnicholas5259]

Oh. Wow this is the first time ever i got more than 4 likes , thank you! :)

[@ImACommenterOnly]

Chris you have saved my ass so many times… every time an issue comes up with my car my first instinct is to search up your videos to see if you have anything on it and to this day you still have not failed me. I appreciate what you do

[@tarasnyder2532]

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.

[@Nosfermarki]

You totally can figure it out! I'm a woman also, but I've been doing home & car repair (although more home) my whole life. There are so many resources now it's easy to find clear instructions and tips thanks to channels like this and random guys filming in their driveway lol. Fixing stuff seems so difficult & complicated, but honestly most stuff is easy once you get comfortable. I've soldered plumbing, fixed appliances and various car issues, replaced my hvac ductwork, and now I'm learning to tile a shower! Learn as much as you can and enjoy the process!

[@uzair180]

I was literally thinking why you are not posting this morning, and you just posted a new

[@rodrigobarron3048]

Follow him on Instagram he always gives updates on when he’s uploading

[@Kamal_AL-Hinai]

Aww me too

[@josevillanueva7197]

I literally change out the IAC from my SUV a few minutes ago, and what a DIFFERENCE!!!! I have learned and save so much time and money from seeing your videos. Thank you for sharing your time and knowledge.

[@dillanmistry]

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

[@Corey2base]

Dillan Mistry lmao

[@thomasambers9977]

On every video I watch

[@lotion_commotion2422]

installadblock for chrome thank me later

[@thomasambers9977]

LOTION_COMMOTION great unless you’re on a iPhone or iPad

[@lotion_commotion2422]

@@thomasambers9977 true. I have a samsung and I downloaded a youtube app that isnt on the play store. no ads on that either

[@roncandelaria3703]

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!!!

[@JefeCarlitos]

This is something that’s an actual issue with my truck. Whenever I heard home today, I’ll try to see if this fixes it. Thanks for the helpful video Chris!

[@calebyork5004]

Update?

[@sxrvxss]

Did it fix it?

[@william_d]

U got home yet?

[@carlosalpizar8703]

Home????

[@RTRtm13]

Heard!?

[@crshadow5463]

Finally missed you man :D

[@chrisfix]

🤘

[@dAn19-j418]

Me too!! 😊

[@SELECTABUTTAHAFLAPZTSCHN]

Thank you 🙏😮😲😭 🙏

[@CharlesBiancoRealtor]

@@chrisfix hey Chris! Is this also the case (rough idle) when you're at a stop (or red light) as opposed to when you just start the engine? '13 Cadillac SRX

[@mahfuzurrahmanabid9661]

Me too 🙂

[@sjllee2588]

Hey Chris, welcome back. As soon as you said, “hey guys”, made me smile automatically. I have been waiting for your video

[@blexrr54]

Why is that true

[@mdhxx]

Hmmm, I thought you would smile manually since all the cars in video are manual :/

[@shanont-s5566]

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

[@_elation_]

whenever I’m having a bad day then I start watching ChrisFix....happiness

[@gh-cu1jh]

Rather therapeutic

[@homerthompson6028]

U soft

[@rimazkhan9439]

Same here bro

[@whalington1780]

Its because he is so excited about what he does, I want that . . .

[@tojiroh]

Same.

[@joseruiz-rodriguez7652]

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

[@oshadawijenayake1758]

Yessss i agree. I’d love to see that.

[@hammerremmah1333]

And backup camera

[@msaleh93]

Its kinda crazy some people are still doing this

[@AM-uu2ho]

msaleh93 lol no it’s not. Plenty of even 2018 cars with crappy head units.

[@gegamidelashvili3412]

I agree too

[@gregw1907]

Chris has this enthusiasm that is extremely toxic (in a good way). He's literally talking about a valve that I have never heard of. I know next to nothing about working on cars and Chris has taught me so much, and he does it in such a way that makes me WANT to know about it. Passion is contagious and Chis is an amazing content creator.

[@CristianGomez-xm3il]

True af

[@incomingcheeks4]

toxic is semantically always wrong...lol...it's contagious.

[@gregw1907]

@@incomingcheeks4 Yeah... poor choice of words. I meant it in the best possible way. Chris is awesome.

[@saba7733]

Toxic is a wrong word,but i agree

[@RockMonger]

Dude I 100% agree, he makes it easy and simple and keeps your spirits up. It makes things 100x better for me.

[@JayLovez28]

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

[@confusedcat1633]

Hey Chris, I can’t find the Idle Air Control Valve in my Tesla

[@IrregularTangent]

Lolol

[@atarvhegde5210]

lol. Let us if tesla reaizes this error

[@Doggo_Norse]

Maby your piston returns spring are bad lol

[@mostlymagical3220]

I think it’s under the blinker fluid reservoir in teslas

[@arcticlark705]

just replace ur blinker fluid and piston return springs and youll be good ;)

[@BinJuice1630]

I want you to know that I have fixed several problems and saved thousands on my car from watching your videos. I am incredibly grateful for what you do. Thanks.

[@chrisfix]

I'm glad you've been able to fix issues on you car from the videos! Thanks a lot!

[@dr.science1944]

Thank you so much! I was having a high idle problem and paid $65 to my local mechanic to fix the problem and they tried but failed. After watching your video, I followed the steps and now it is working perfectly!

[@jimmysapien9961]

And their Suppose to be Certified 🤔 Books don’t teach Everything !

[@manbiteslife3110]

Did you get your money back at least

[@Kingcro912]

Thanks!

[@chrisfix]

Thanks a lot!

[@raphaelferrer6401]

Guys, he’s editing his videos perfectly. It takes time! I love your videos chris! I nearly fixed 4 cars

[@spicey4522]

Mechanic said it was a bad crank sensor, turns out it was just a dirty IAC. Thanks Chris!

[@chrisfix]

I'm glad it ended up being just that! Thanks a lot!

[@str8upn0l1fe6]

@@chrisfix Could this cause my truck to bog down and die while puffing white smoke out the tail pipe

[@kurtfaulk3823]

@Arooba Hammad i concur.

[@frigglebiscuit7484]

@@str8upn0l1fe6 uhhh....that sounds like headgasket.

[@thecoolguy6207]

@@frigglebiscuit7484 yea probably

[@georgebarker9037]

I’m too young to even have a car I just like watching these videos

[@chrisfix]

Doesn’t mean you can’t learn!

[@purvibhandari9594]

Same

[@HoloScope]

@@shawn2104 lol

[@atarvhegde5210]

@@chrisfix Most difficult video to make on earth . 10 Reasons to dislike ChrisFix videos. I mean except for fun , is there a valid reason to dislike his videos

[@arielnomberto7378]

Well I'm 13 and I have my own car and i like working on it. It's 97 Ford Escort 2.0SPI Engine manual transmission. And I learn how to drive in my own car. Btw I'm in California

[@cfetzer9770]

Thanks! I very much appreciate your calm encouraging method of showing how to improve a car. Even if i couldn't fix it, i understand it much better when i take it to a mechanic.

[@milanedens1641]

when coms the supercharge the driftstang?? im waiting so long for it

[@siegeissuitable4924]

Yes ikr

[@Hybrid1359]

He said due to COVID-19 he's unable to work on it, so for the meantime he's working on different videos.

[@milanedens1641]

@@Hybrid1359 okay

[@AlecegonceTV]

Hey Chris! I've been binge watching your channel for about a year now. I paid a tow truck to move my old sister's Foxbody to my garage and it is now mine. Not only do I enjoy referencing your videos, but I enjoy hearing the excitement in your voice as the years went by. really shows how passionate you are with what you do. THANK you and keep it up!!

[@commonaustin7377]

I cannot express the gratitude I feel towards you sharing your knowledge, you have saved me so much money by using your videos. Thanks Chris!

[@shalenaross5779]

Thank you! This past week, I've learned so many useful tips and mechanic knowledge, saving me money... Very grateful for KZbin 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...

[@chrisfix]

I'm glad you got the issue fixed! I'm sure this will help a lot if it's never been done on your car

[@seanglazebrook1869]

I love how humble Chris is. Millions of subs on KZbin, obviously made a lot of money but he doesn’t waste it on flashy designer clothes ect. Only thing i can see he spends his money on is cars, tools and his bills. S true guy who wants to help people. Great work. Keep it up👍

[@NOHTenma]

And gloves and PPE. I appreciate someone who doesn't need to get their hands dirty to prove they know something about anything!

[@udontknoathing7243]

Why does it matter ? People love to count other people money and see where they put it. For all I care he could be spending it all on onlyfans or gambling. I’m here for the content anyway

[@atarvhegde5210]

I agree ChrisFix is more NGO than yt channel to me. Honestly I am ashamed I found ChrisFix existed after he had 6 million subs

[@unclebishoppeskitchen5838]

I like that Chris gave his mom and dad their dream cars. It is really touching to see a son give back to the people who have supported him his whole life. I'm a full grown man and it made me cut onions. Now he has to do something for his sister because I know she's feeling salty.

[@atarvhegde5210]

@@unclebishoppeskitchen5838 Well he is a good son I can say. You literally start crying if you see those videos

[@evoemperor3776]

Do you know what else is idling? His turbo honda project.

[@VdubSmallGarage]

Del sol owner here and sad how slow the progress has been on his

[@1_timepar]

Thats tuff

[@ramslade]

Lol

[@nerraD27]

At this point we're waiting for: Turbocharged Honda Supercharged Driftstang Deep cleaning Susan's interior (the vandalised car)

[@nwatkinse3p]

he's already said this but the reason he cant do that project is because the dyno isn't open because of covid. once it opens up again he can turbo the del sol.

[@madmccaffrey8089]

"Honey... Hes doing it again... Poor boy must not have alot of friends with the way he talks to his cars." "No dear, thats a mans love for his car"

[@Reason1717]

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.

[@wanglee21]

Yes lots of other mechanics take a very long time explaining everything and don't get straight to the point

[@Reason1717]

@@wanglee21 , Karl not only that but Chris Fix has complete view of part in question which helps big time.

[@HyrnGames]

I feel sick. I didn’t get my recommended dose of medium strength thread locker

[@Clean_Slate]

I was thinking the exact same thing, that's just unacceptable 😂

[@Peter_Riis_DK]

@@Clean_Slate Torque specs are missing too. 😭

[@Nordice92]

@@Peter_Riis_DK And the soapy wooder too 😭

[@Peter_Riis_DK]

@@Nordice92 Don't know wooder.

[@junkstough6622]

@@Clean_Slate Dont forget the isopropyl alcohol

[@Twenty.4.Frames]

I’m finally going to go ahead and review/ re-clean my IAC again. Last time I cleaned it, it actually gave me a high idle. Guessing I pushed some carbon deposits somewhere to get it stuck and idle high, it was quite dirty. Thanks for the much needed motivation, Chris! Edit* - 1996 4Runner with 3.4l 5VZ-FE engine incase anyone is curious :)

[@accelerator5524]

post how it worked after you have cleaned it.

[@Twenty.4.Frames]

Accelerator So I didn’t manage to get that high idle to reduce. I’m thinking I might have actually shorted the sensor, up until watching this video did I find out that you shouldn’t spray TB cleaner in there without having the sensor face up to prevent it from shorting. My idle sits at about 1,400 RPM in park and neutral. Goes back to 800 in drive or reverse so I’m sure it’s the IAC. Oh well haha I’ll probably try to run a test on it soon.

[@accelerator5524]

@@Twenty.4.Frames ohh thats unlucky. can post further updates, when you are able to fix your problem. i am really curious to know what your problem is ;D

[@Twenty.4.Frames]

Accelerator Will do! :)

[@accelerator5524]

@@Twenty.4.Frames cool, thanks

[@selwyn13]

This video is a 1,000X’s more entertaining than the one you made years back. I love your enthusiasm and energy. Keep it up

[@chrisfix]

Thanks a lot!

[@theowlsofouterheaven]

This is one of the best KZbin channels out there. I've used several of your videos to fix my own cars and maintain them. Thank you ChrisFix!

[@Peter94X]

My Renault Mégane had both those symptoms (high idle revs and sometimes sudden stalling) since I own it. Immediatelly after I've watched your video I remove it, clean it and it's working perfectly. Thank you as always, Chris! 👍

[@Shalmaneser1]

Dealer response: you need a new idle air control. I miss my shadetree mechanic. He wouldn't change states with me.

[@jeffrrey6791]

Chris please put a different exhaust on your truck. MO power baby!

[@ilyas5708]

Wonder if corksport makes anything for pickups

[@bobhilly546312156332]

It’s a 3.0 won’t get much more power

[@mercury0214]

@@bobhilly546312156332 it’s a phrase and 5 horsepower is more horsepower

[@npp3559]

It’s a v6

[@mercury0214]

@@npp3559 who cares the 3.0 sounds mean

[@Engineerboy100]

Chris, you are totally legit. I can't say you started my career as I'm an experienced mechanic and an experience mechanical and aerospace engineer. That said, I learn something new from you every time I watch one of your videos, you are truly gifted in explaining car service. I think I'm pretty good at it too but not as good as you yet. Thanks for what you do.

[@MohammmedErazkamal8837]

Hi Chris, Something about you makes me feel like a mechanic. It’s just that things are so easy with you. My dad’s Prius had a bad hybrid battery pack. My dad wouldn’t have done it without you. I had to unclog my Sienna’s Fuel tank. You popped it into me and made me feel easy. I was a fan since 3,000,000 subscribers. -Drone Pro Eraz

[@oscarayala2528]

Hey chris, im a 15 yr old who loves cars and i just wanna say that i have learned a lot through your videos. Your channel is really great :)

[@josephramos8595]

Weird how my car JUST STARTED to idle weird this morning and now this is posted Edit ( I have the same mustang as him too 🤨)

[@RespectableRSYt]

He's watching you

[@jtyree0226]

He knows

[@fuckingallthesehoes3295]

Watching over you

[@harveylemmer9930]

Legit same

[@mauricionarcia135]

I thinks its the smartphone

[@NVM299]

Finally you posted :D

[@Justin-ot8vp]

That’s fr

[@yunz3011]

Lol

[@orangesv356]

Give the guy some time

[@julert6542]

Yeehh

[@sonnyjim629]

I know I wait for ever

[@imbe.]

I have been following your channel for years with out owning a car. Now i own a car and i am encountering this issue. Watching lots of stuff with out properly listening, is the feeling i am experiencing right now. I will start rewatching your stuff with my mind to it, to kickstart my car journey. My father has already started bitching and suggested me hes car friends services, but i told him politely to go clown as much as he wants, but ill keep my hands to my own car and learn. Thank you for always assisting us newbies.

[@lifebehindblindeyes3238]

My dad‘s roommate pulled up in his truck one day and it sounded like he had a cam on it. And I said What happened to your truck? He said I don’t know but when I turned on the air conditioner it stalled. It has a low idol. So I recommended you to him. You’ve helped us out a lot. And I am a kid and love watching you as a past time. And I’m now inspired to be a mechanic.

[@sebastianalexander7730]

🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️🧰🧰💪💪💪🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷😎😎😎

[@nasilemak868]

4:34 That's my face whenever ChrisFix uploads a new video

[@88ights]

Underrated comment

[@nathanbebinger3202]

:) -> :D

[@EduardoVerastica]

😭🤣

[@TheOgPudg]

:O

[@Covents2s]

Haha, funny boy.

[@acidicbricks6966]

When Chris gets his intro wrong Chris: Hey guys quick fix here New sub: I’m liking this guy

[@deennice6035]

Actually, after driving it around a little more it doesn’t do it nearly as much if at all. You’re awesome, man.

[@ryandudley3877]

the timer from insta was up and i don’t think i’ve ever clicked to youtube so fast😂

[@atarvhegde5210]

Same here

[@samiam5308]

He didn’t put blue medium strength thread locker on the bolts is this even a ChrisFix video?

[@ethanebang7507]

Hmmmmmm

[@dabiwonchana]

Might be his clone

[@selloutgaming8146]

Hahahah

[@H41znfslive]

He didnt do it because the bolts he replaced were too old o use thread locker. If he did that and he needed to remove it again, the bolt might either be stuck or break.

[@jeroboyadventures5671]

Of course he said just snug! Because it's aluminum if he torque down and put thread locker it could make it more worse! Destroy the thread and make more repairs and that thread locker on that destroyed thread so that's it's just snug! Ok snug!!!!

[@jaystunnstoneheart9483]

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

[@sam33more94]

I'm learning names of the car parts, know DYI.... I love this channel. Tks Chris!

[@jessegarlick2583]

i’m so happy this happened to you because it happens to me

[@chrisfix]

Now you know exactly how to fix it!

[@jayasmrmore3687]

@@chrisfix okay my engine keeps making a sputtering sound if I am in “drive” gear but press the brake and am going under 10 mph. If I’m in “park” it has a rough idle sound. Do you think this is the correct video for me to be looking at?

[@RogThePog619]

@@jayasmrmore3687 most likely yeah

[@nathan2234ify]

Interior super clean next?

[@chrisfix]

Yessir!

[@filixgao1036]

How about... fixing a bad steering wheel that won’t turn well

[@darksodatv6582]

@@chrisfix ypu should get a sparco steering wheel

[@befer]

@@darksodatv6582 he's got something coming, the driftstang will get a cage and a wheel, we just have to wait. Obviously because of the pandemic everything came to a halt, but he replied to me once saying it's coming :)

[@atlashondapakistan6646]

ChrisFix please chris we need an interior superclean quick

[@dizzybum3997]

Thanks so much for another great video! Here's my experience! I have a 99 Cherokee Limited (XJ 4.0L) that was starting to show strange issues with rough idle, stalling, and RPMs fluctuating. It happened fairly randomly. I was worried there was a problem with the fuel system, but it was suggested I try to clean the throttle body and/or replace the IAC. Then I found this video and you identified the *exact* issue I was having with fluctuating RPMs, as well as common ways to trigger it. In my case, rough running or stalls would randomly happen during hard turns, the transmission shifting gears, or me shifting from P/R to D. I would also experience periods of very rough idle with low/fluctuating RPMs when in park, or stopped at lights. And on top of all that, I'd sometimes have trouble starting the car; I'd have to tap on the gas while cranking to get it to turn over. Your video finally encouraged me to stop being lazy and clean the IAC valve. I also went one step further and cleaned the throttle body; the XJ's IAC is a little awkward to remove by itself, and I had never cleaned the throttle body so it was long overdue. I just finished up and went for a ride around town - no issues with stalling or fluctuating RPMs whatsoever! Fingers crossed that it stays that way!

[@pointnozzleaway]

Watched this video last night. Fixed my F-150 today in like 20 minutes for $6 worth of cleaner . Made my Day !!! 👍👍

[@dgoins6]

I did this on my 2001 B3000 and bingo! I've been trying to figure this out for a year. Thanks Chris Fixx!

[@matanelMor]

Man o man, I have waiting a long time to hear this legendary “hey guys”!!!

[@frostmusicofficial]

Lol you literally uploaded this like a week before my car starting doing this really loud squeaking/humming sound. Cleaned the IAC and fixed it right away!

[@miltonndt7630]

First of all thank you so much for this wonderful demonstration of cleaning the throttle body and Idle Air Control valve. I wish we all had mechanics like you when we give our vehicles for servicing. I have faced this issue with my 2009 Nissan Sunny right after I received it form the workshop. I am not blaming the mechanic, but they must do a proper test run before they hand over the vehicle back to the customer. They did a decent job servicing my car but yet I still have this issue. With all the symptoms you have explained, I believe, I have interpreted the issue correctly with my car as well. Now I do not need to explain a lot to the mechanic but to tell him to clean the throttle body and IAC valve directly.

[@chrisfix]

Thanks a lot! And unfortunately some mechanics are sloppy and are trying to get cars in and out as quickly as possible. They should be able to clean the IAC no problem once you tell them

[@eaglerare27]

I’m still waiting on the video of how to remove/fix deep key scratches from your car... mine has started to rust

[@chrisfix]

Stay tuned!!! That’s coming up!

[@jayasmrmore3687]

He has some other clearcoat scratches and rust repair videos but nothing for deep scratches yet. Also try doing his superclean process on your vehicle

[@beacher50_]

Oh god the bots have arrived

[@zerohpshield7093]

Dislikes from people who couldnt find the IAC😂

[@lunotarr]

who found it and ruined the valve completely)

[@lelouchbritannia5207]

Hahahaha

[@atarvhegde5210]

And Tesla owners who tried to find the valve

[@rukhamanichoudhary6730]

@@atarvhegde5210 tesla owners cannot even find the engine you talking about valve🤣🤣

[@zyankali2357]

People with brain Push dislikes . He is a Dumb Guy with Klicks more Not

[@bush99156]

Hey Chris! First off, I love how thorough and easy to digest your videos are! I bought a beater car with no knowledge of mechanics, and have been using your videos (rotors and brake pads, serpentine belt, VTC actuator, etc) to help bring it back to glory! Edit: I see you mention the idle bouncing around right at the end of the video. My mistake for not looking through to the end. Thanks for all the help Chris!

[@JarnellFishball]

Oh my dearest Christopher if only my jobs could go as effortlessly as yours do in the videos. Got mine off, cleaned it, went to go put it back on and the second bolt hole decided it was stripped.

[@chrisfix]

Dang, can you retap the threads?

[@JarnellFishball]

@@chrisfix that’s the plan but really not looking forward to taking the intake manifold off.

[@helloimcrazy7588]

“Honey that man is talking to his camera about cars again!”

[@EatCarbs]

LOL I was standing by a side road next to a park talking to my camera.. and some guy walking his dog looked at me funny.

[@martinchrom4444]

But his naration is so good that I watch every video all the way even though I dont really care about fixing cars and probably never be doing this.

[@michaeldowlin6778]

This is a god level comment for this channel 😆 Kudos to you

[@Creamo2GS]

Harry Morgan bro everyone uses this joke on every video 🤦‍♀️

[@helloimcrazy7588]

Keanuu but it’s different in a way ;-;

[@JCLlindo]

Nobody: Chris: *casually mentions a Maserati in his driveway*

[@acvn-hg9gy]

i think its the maserati he got for cheap and fixed it up for his dad

[@Frankestein01nl]

Yes, it is... Jake musta missed that video ;)

[@lucca9540]

30k Masertai

[@AthenaTheSlayer]

@Deez Nuts But you can flex harder with a cheaper Maserati

[@JCLlindo]

Frankestein01nl yes I did, but I’m remedying that now

[@takemechrome2291]

Chris: makes millions of money off KZbin Also Chris: drives old truck that he’s had for his entire KZbin career Thanks Chris

[@kirara4953]

Run it until frame falls out

[@andiscerpins3126]

Millions, ofc :D:D:D

[@jftechdrones]

I believe the Hummer is his daily driver.

[@soscobra]

Correction: YT makes millions off his video views and gives him a few drops

[@tyrelirwin]

@@soscobra Technically OP said millions of "money". Pennies are money, right? XD

[@indypooh1]

I usually hate the 'hey, guys' at the beginning of almost every youtube video. Chris is the exception. Every time I click on one of his videos the sound byte of his 'hey guys' plays in my head at the same time.

[@vaillante7667]

Videos like this shouldnt have dislikes >:( or else i will pop up on their cars

[@chrisfix]

Lol

[@pingu_invictus1871]

I get ittttt Lol

[@ezekielmillan2521]

Take out the airbags 😂

[@ghost-hcgamer4021]

They bilnd and can't see they ment to press the like button

[@niko1552]

Who unliked,im gonna pop his wheels>:(

[@brianwhip]

How the hell did youtube know my idle needs fixing for this to be recommended to me

[@jedbeach5284]

Same😂

[@TERRORoftheLORD]

Because your phone is listening to you . . .

[@caseyjohnson6573]

Skynet

[@FernandoRodriguez-ds5ri]

Big brother is always watching

[@supporterofeverythingyouli6255]

There are microphones and camera's literally everywhere. If you think you are the only one that turns them off and on you couldn't be more ignorant.

[@ME-km5rl]

Chris - want to thank for the enthusiastic videos and making fixing, repairing and upgrading vehicle stuff with easy buttons! Keep up the good work my friend. Own a 2010 Mazda CX7 and 2004 (lifted) Nissan Titan...your videos are priceless for me.

[@DrRocketMan453]

Hey Chris! I own a '92 Supra with a 7M GTE engine, and it was really struggling with power and frequent stalling, and as soon as I watched this video I was able to fix it and now it runs perfectly! Thank you so much!

[@diegoaguilar1245]

Been having a rough one lately but Chris always puts a smile on my face. Thanks bro ❤️

[@cozylofi558]

The time and dedication that this amazing hooman gives to the almost 7mil subs. 🌹😍

[@cozylofi558]

Omg tysm for the heart! ❤❤❤🌹🌹❤❤❤

[@Pipboy83]

Over 7 mil now :)

[@cozylofi558]

@@Pipboy83 That was a month ago but thanks for the update

[@Pipboy83]

@@cozylofi558 Ahh sorry my bad

[@josem3474]

He chris did you finished the other car interior cleaning

[@bahaar5215]

exotic carstv we still waiting

[@prodbyevil3725]

I really wanna see that

[@jozik_sk]

Just vacume it 🤣

[@deadbushpotato2331]

@@jozik_sk I don't think you can vaccum dried mud on cloth interior

[@lloydy___8720]

@@deadbushpotato2331 the interior was leather I thought

[@robcollister]

Thanks for this Chris. Just bought a 99 Honda CRV with IAC valve error on ODBII. Car dies abruptly at low RPM. You might have saved me $50 on a new IAC! Nice Maserati dude!

[@chrisfix]

Let me know if this works!

[@mtbridingog9083]

Finally bro we been waiting for years 😩😂

[@cameronnorman8684]

I swear I know this driveway more than I know my own driveway

[@CarlosRamirez-nj2oz]

Bro for real 😂😂

[@officerjabo4054]

Cameron Norman same

[@Boazoa]

Why do we park in driveways and drive in parkways ?

[@thezoinkerschannel4458]

Same

[@muneebkhan4096]

Yo

[@atarvhegde5210]

People before ChrisFix: Let us go to the dealer for a service People after chrisfix: I am going to Replace alternator with common hand tools , soapy Wooder , treadlocker Edit- one comment from Chrisfix makes the comment famous ( kind of) Edit 2(3 September , 19:42 IST)- Thanks for 280 likes :)

[@chrisfix]

💪💪💪

[@atarvhegde5210]

@@chrisfix Yes ChrisFix responded. Today will be a good day. Either way I am from India. Just to tell how popular you are

[@atarvhegde5210]

@@chrisfix Chris your stock Mustang did 1/4 mile in 15.8 seconds( if my memory doesn't have carbon deposits). How much would it do now?

[@vaillante7667]

At least they know how to maintain their own car :)

[@shreehari3136]

@@atarvhegde5210 me too bro im frm karnataka

[@jamesgerard4505]

Old mechanic here, learning the new stuff. Great video. Best I have seen. Your explanation was very clear and useful. Thanks.

[@NotSoGoodGamer18]

I’m in the middle of class but forget it I’m watching Chris fix.

[@dannyluann8167]

Samee😂

[@rubimendoza6455]

Same

[@pugboi4203]

Same

[@trentm5586]

same

[@Rico.907]

same

[@Marquesbct]

Chrisfix: * Makes videos about how to build a drift car but doesn't want to go pro * Chrisfix: 'I lead others to a power that I cannot posses'

[@ellenorbjornsdottir1166]

he can, just doesn't want to

[@lazar2175]

@@ellenorbjornsdottir1166 You know how far is he from a pro drifter? Most KZbinrs you see are not nearly pro, they might be good but most are your average drift for fun guys. Serious pro drifters have $70k-$150k cars running 1000hp+ and practice couple times a week or so. Chris is a cool dude, we like him because he's humble and i like the fact that he's staying doing these videos instead of becoming another Adam LZ clone.

[@tonytrilex2555]

What if he is a already a pro which is why we never see his face and says he lives with his parents it could all be for show.

[@PlanttPlan]

@@tonytrilex2555 Illurminati conframed ™

[@stunyon]

"this is a common issue on fords for whatever reason" darn Chris you just burned a company

[@christopherfalconer9265]

My father was a ford tech first thing he taught me for my 89 351

[@KevRalph]

I have a Grand Marquis 4.6. The car accelerates smooth, drive smooth and idles like s***

[@ForfeMac]

All cars have their issues

[@420-g6x]

Why people keep calling a ford, it's obviously a Mazda...

[@column.01]

@@420-g6x ford and mazda have a history of partnerships. That truck likely has ford parts on it (and judging by the almost identical design of that IAC, it's likely a ford part)

[@sjg0515]

So happy I found this video! I teach driving and the 2017 Versa runs like crap. I've told the owner so many times that the car idles too high, but he is misogynistic and doesnt believe me. Well, now I will fix it myself. Thank you!

[@nickbarley5265]

Hey Chris, the electronic throttle body plates can get carboned up as well and cause a low idle, not just a vacuum leak. Happens all the time on Toyota's especially after disconnecting the battery. Great video though!

[@lunarstarbright8089]

Even GM vehicles that have one does this a lot and out of the blue. When I usually do a tune-up, I do a throttle body clean and relearn the idle.

[@yeetmaster6628]

8:08 i didn’t know that Chris was a physics teacher. Great video as allways.

[@atarvhegde5210]

He has a degree in marine biology. Just saying. ChrisFix waiting for your ChrisFish videos

[@TheArchighves]

Thank you Chrisfix, my 03 Taurus SE was idling at 1200-2000 rpm at idle, and this fixed the problem. I’ve been watching your channel for years and knew that one day I’d have my own car and you’ve been a great help with some minute-ish things, I appreciate all that you do!!! If only I could find a fix for the high shift. But it’s only a 4 speed from what I’ve found, so I might replace the trans.

[@scottfoster4548]

You are a lifesaver! I can't even begin to thank you enough! I recently picked up an '02 Mustang as a project car, but it needs some major cleaning and maintenance and quite a few things need to be replaced. Not complaining in the least as my neighbor basically just gifted it to me to work on with my son. Subbed, and I am looking forward to watching more videos on your channel.

[@mrmemegaming7793]

We need a drift stang video soon!! Maybe you could but the interior and put a roll cage in it when the virus is over or install one your self!! Would love to watch that!

[@damyanyoung3357]

Thoroughly done 👏 So many youtube machines miss small steps where your left slightly confused. 😕 Great job on the explanation of why cleaning the IAC is important and what that does to your car. 👍

[@russadams8528]

September 23, 2024. This helped correct and smooth the idle in my 1999 Ford Ranger 4.0. Kudos to Chris!!!

[@chrisfix]

Awesome!

[@aubreymiller2476]

Chris, you make working on one own vehicle fun, I am a fan of you. Thanks 🙏🏾