Hi All, I am new here, I did introduce myself in the proper column. Just wanted to ask a question and hear any suggestions or opinions. Have a 2001 Outback wagon, 2.5, automatic, 186,000k on her. Has been running good. Recently have been having problems with the check engine light coming on time after time. The code is PO507, idle higher than expected. here is what I have done or had a shop do.
replaced the idle air control valve
replaced the o2 sensor
replaced the throttle position sensor
replaced the gas cap
had the car checked for vacuum leaks, none found
cleaned the throttle body & checked the PVC valve
new air filter element
that's the main things, my mechanic who has been very fair has pretty much given up.
the car idles at 700rpm in park when warm, but from time to time the idle spikes up to 1000 or slightly more and the CEL pops on. Does this when the A/C is on or the cooling fans are on but does it at other times too when both are off. I am just about out of money to spend on this problem. My sister and mother drive this car but refuse to as long as the CEL is on. They are scared it will leave them stranded, (which I doubt).
Unless you folks can offer me something else to try I am ready to take the dash apart and pull the CEL bulb out, now I know that isn't the right thing to do but I am not doing it to try and trick anyone and I am not selling the car anytime soon, I would be doing it just to keep peace in the family and get my car back from them that they have been driving. Now for my question, do any of you know if anything bad will happen if I do this? Someone said the car won't start, someone else said just break the bulb and put it back in as it is needed to complete the circuit. I appreciate any help you can give. Have a good weekend and I will check for replies.