2000 Chevy Malibu idle problem

2000 CHEVROLET MALIBU
123,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ARMYWIFEAK
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I just purchased a car and the check engine light just came on and its idleing at 2 when stopped, and it goes fast when you let off the brake. What do you think is going on?
Feb 9, 2010 at 5:13 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Clean out the idle air control valve/passages and test the throttle position sensor-
Feb 9, 2010 at 5:43 AM
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