engine has low idle while driving

2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE
222,000 MILES • 4.6L • V8 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BIGE1983
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I have too hold my foot on the gas so my car will stay on when I start it and when I come to a stop I have to use the brake and gas or it will die
Jul 19, 2014 at 2:53 AM
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HMAC300
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try cleaning the throttle plate on both sides an diac hole with choke cleaner then check fuel pressure if still doing it. autoparts rent gauge
Jul 19, 2014 at 5:01 AM
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BIGE1983
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Would that cause the engine light to come on with diff emcee code all the time
Jul 19, 2014 at 9:41 AM
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HMAC300
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not necessarily, have it scanned for codes and check fuelpressure with a gauge. next time let us know the engine light is on
Jul 19, 2014 at 9:56 AM
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