2004 Chevy Monte Carlo engine wil not idle

2004 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
74,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BRIAN67CAMARO
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2004 monte carlo 74,000 miles, car will not idle until i put in gear and move then it idles ok. rpm goes up and down. removed idle control vavle and cleaned but still have problem. going to install new idle control valve.
May 5, 2008 at 12:14 AM
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LEGITIMATE007
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sounds like a good first step, along with that, do a thorough throttle body cleaning and change air filter. get back to us with your findings
May 5, 2008 at 12:17 AM
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