1996 Pontiac Grand Am Idling

Tiny
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  • 1996 PONTIAC GRAND AM
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
When I start my car it stalls out in park, as if it is idled too low. It only does this in park position.
Monday, June 8th, 2015 AT 11:02 PM

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Tiny
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First eliminate all vacuum or air leaks in the system (very important)

. You may have a bad IAC ( idle air control) but try cleaning the throttle body first. Remove the intake snorkel, have someone hold the throttle wide open for you and scrub the back side of the throttle plate and surrounding bore with an old tooth brush and some carb cleaner. Be sure to spray some into the small holes next to the throttle plate. That should help stabilize the idle. If it still has a problem, replace the IAC.
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Tuesday, June 9th, 2015 AT 2:15 AM

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