2000 Chevy Monte Carlo Idle jumping

2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
180,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LOVELYBME
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What is the cause for the idle to be hesitating. It does not do it all the time. When I sit in one position for a while it will start to have a slight jump in the idle. when I also accelerate it has a moment where it will jump. What causes this
May 22, 2010 at 10:37 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Clean out the idle air control valve and EGR valve test the throttle position and manifold absolute pressure sensor-also check for vacuuk leak
May 22, 2010 at 11:45 AM
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