2001 Chrysler Sebring Engine help maybe

2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING
144,000 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SILVER SKY99
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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.
Apr 30, 2015 at 6:28 PM
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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.
Apr 30, 2015 at 7:13 PM
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