
Originally Posted by
oj88
On the contrary, if there's a leak in the system AFTER the MAF, there's no way for the fuel system to meter the leaking air. In which case, the car would go lean (more air than gas) which will have a tendency to raise the idle RPM.
Personally, I think the problem may lie with the necessity to recalibrate the idle RPM using a diagnostic computer (if it's OBD/OBD-II). This is usually the case when the throttle body is repaired, cleaned or replaced. At least, that's how it is on Hondas.