1997 Cadillac Concours Idle Air Control Valve

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Engine Performance problem
1997 Cadillac Concours V8 Front Wheel Drive
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My engine reves up when stopped or when i'm driving, it takes off on its own.
May 15, 2008 at 10:52 AM
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[quote:d9723524d5="bakers67"]Engine Performance problem
1997 Cadillac Concours V8 Front Wheel Drive
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My engine reves up when stopped or when i'm driving, it takes off on its own.[/quote:d9723524d5]

the first thing I would try is cleanning out your throttle plates with carb cleaner and an ol'e toothbrush, remove the AIR tube to the throttle body and clean it out
May 17, 2008 at 8:47 PM
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