engine stall at idle

100,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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WALTER BARNETT
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truck dies sometimes when you stop or brake even if it is warm?
Jan 9, 2009 at 11:19 PM
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SERVICE WRITER
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Hello,

I have seen this problem before and you need to clean your throttle body here is a guide to help you with the repair.


https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

this guide can help as well

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

Please run down these guides and report back.

Feb 18, 2021 at 4:42 AM
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TRAINES3
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Thanks for this post I had this problem and serving the throttle body worked like a charm, it was goopy.
Feb 18, 2021 at 4:42 AM
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