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2001 Chrysler Sebring Engine help maybe

Tiny
SILVER SKY99
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  • 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING
  • 3.0L
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 144,000 MILES
My car has a weak start but the kicker is it will die immediately unless I hit the gas and rev the engine up for about 30sec then my car will work fine! It has a good battery and new alternator and starter is fine.
Friday, May 1st, 2015 AT 1:28 AM

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Tiny
WRENCHTECH
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First eliminate all vacuum or air leaks in the system.

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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