engine stalls at idle

1985 CHEVROLET CAMARO
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MARK85345
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1985 Chevy Camaro V6 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 175000 miles
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When my car is sitting out in the cold overnight and I go to start it in the morning it dies when it idles and I have to rev the engine for a couple minutes to start it. Check engine light comes on; seems to occur mostly in cold weather.
Dec 9, 2007 at 6:26 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the coolant temperature sensor, idle air control valve and throttle position sensor
Dec 9, 2007 at 6:39 AM
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I think you should run the codes to see which ones are stored, here is a guide to help.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/buick-cadillac-chevy-gmc-oldsmobile-pontiac-gm-1983-1995-obd1-code-definitions-and-retrieval-method

A vacuum leak can cause this issue as well, here is a guide to help you fix it.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle

Please go over these guides and get back to us.
Aug 2, 2024 at 10:55 AM
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