Car dies while giving it gas and idles roughly. When brake is applied wants to die.

1999 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
110,000 MILES
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WORMSSUNBIRD
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The car has a recent tune up and air filter change. While driving down the road i hit the accelerater and the car died on me. While waiting at a stop lite i have my foot on the brake and gas cause it sounds like it wants 2 die. The car has about 110000 miles. it is a 4 cylinder
Feb 26, 2012 at 2:02 PM
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HMAC300
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try cleaning the throtleplate with choke cleaner on both sides. check the fuel pressure.
Feb 26, 2012 at 2:40 PM
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