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P1294

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SYMPTOM
P1294-TARGET IDLE NOT REACHED

WHEN MONITORED
With the engine idling and in drive, if automatic. There must not be a MAP sensor trouble code or a throttle position sensor trouble code.

SET CONDITION
Engine idle is not within 200 rpm above or 100 rpm below target idle for 14 seconds. Three separate failures are required to set a bad trip. Two bad trips are required to set the code.

POSSIBLE CAUSES
- Throttle plates/linkage binding
- Vacuum leak
- Throttle body
- Throttle body dirty