Why does the engine speed suddenly increase in neutral gear?
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There are two main reasons for a sudden increase in engine speed when the vehicle is in neutral gear: a faulty carbon canister purge valve and a malfunctioning vacuum sensor in the braking system. Here is a detailed analysis: 1. Causes of carbon canister purge valve failure: When the vehicle is shifted into neutral gear, the engine should return to idle speed, and the carbon canister purge valve should close. If the valve fails to close or does not seal properly, fuel vapor from the carbon canister will continuously flow into the intake manifold and enter the combustion chamber, causing a sudden increase in engine speed in neutral gear. 2. Causes of vacuum sensor failure in the braking system: If the vacuum sensor malfunctions, it cannot detect whether the vacuum level in the brake booster is sufficient. In this case, the engine will increase its speed to enhance suction power, thereby raising the vacuum level in the intake manifold.