Could be the IAC, but more liekly the load sensor. Thats supposed to detect the extra electic load and up the revs

The fact that it follows the cold idle 1500 to 800 warm says to me the IAC is working

Take a look at ly web site below I have a huge section on idle problems in the information pages

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