as soon as the car starts it dies?

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LINKY1959
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as soon as the car starts it dies it may do this 2 to 20 times befor it stays running . then some times it starts an stays running on the 1st time
Jan 7, 2012 at 9:44 AM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

Here is a tutorial for you to view on how to replace an idle air control motor-valve:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-idle-speed-control-motor-iac

I've attached picture steps below for idle air control motor-valve including its location on your car. Hope this helps and thanks again for using 2CarPros.
Jul 1, 2021 at 3:54 AM
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SQM
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Hello,

A dirty idle air control valve (IAC), can prevent the engine from idling properly.
Over time dirt and debris can enter the IAC and get stuck inside the valve. Which will restrict airflow. This can lead to poor idle or an engine that does not want to stay running.

Many times, cleaning out the IAC can improve the idle quality.

Here is a helpful guide:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/idle-air-control-valve-service

Keep in mind that if the valve is defective then simply cleaning it will not solve the issue.

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you.
Dec 18, 2021 at 12:23 PM
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