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1998 Chevy Malibu Engine Does not idle down
1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU
135,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
JOE1
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My engine does'nt idle down whenever i go about 50 MPH it seems to stay at that idle speed.
Jan 22, 2008 at 4:44 AM
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RASMATAZ
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The check engine light is it On or has flashed-if so get it scanned for code/s.
Try cleaning out the throttle body and also the throttle plate could be sticking/check accelerator linkage/cable and test the throttle positon sensor
Jan 22, 2008 at 6:16 AM
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