car doesnt idle?

2001 DAEWOO MATIZ
150,000 MILES
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JULLIE
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car doesnt idle if you rev it a little bit it idle but if you leave petrol the car die, just put in a fuel management system a while back
Dec 7, 2012 at 11:02 AM
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SQM
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Hello,

It sounds like there is an issue with the idle air control valve.

The idle air control valve is located on the throttle body.
That valve controls the idle and when it becomes dirty it can have an impact on the idle of the engine.
Overtime the larger air particles will get stuck inside the valve and that will restrict the air flow, leading to an idle issue.
Typically, the idle air control valve can be cleaned out and that could improve the engine idle.


Here are few helpful articles:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-idle-air-control-valve-works
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/idle-air-control-valve-service
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-idle-speed-control-motor-iac

I have attached diagrams for your reference.

Please let me know of any questions.
Thank you.
Sep 30, 2021 at 12:38 PM
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