Low idle?

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CSCOWBOGHOSIAN
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4.8 v8. This problem only in the morning when its cold. Normal driving is good
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Wednesday, June 12th, 2019 AT 11:44 AM (Merged)
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Idling high in the morning when cold is normal. It's the choke system, it helps the engine warm up quicker.
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Wednesday, June 12th, 2019 AT 11:44 AM (Merged)
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HERSHELL
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Last week the motor when warmed up started idleing slow sometimes when stopat light.
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Wednesday, June 12th, 2019 AT 11:45 AM (Merged)
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Clean out the idle air control valve and see what happens
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Wednesday, June 12th, 2019 AT 11:45 AM (Merged)
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Clean the inside of the throttle body with some GM Top Engine Cleaner or some Seafoam. Use an old toothbrush to scrub the carbon off. Be sure to get all of it that is built up around the throttle blade.
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Wednesday, June 12th, 2019 AT 11:45 AM (Merged)
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JENNIFER CLIFT
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When you slow down or stop the idle drops way down or the engine dies. A mechanis in a parking lot told me it was the idle air sensor. Is there such a part or is that not the right name for it? He pointed to a small box and said it was in it. The box sat on top pasenger side.
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Wednesday, June 12th, 2019 AT 11:45 AM (Merged)
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If your truck has a throttle cable (some dont) then the Idle Speed Control Motor is mounted on the throttle body. If it doesnt have a throttle cable the throttle body itself could be the problem. Try removing the air intake boot first and clean out the throttle bore around the butterfly with carb cleaner, this may help stabilize the idle
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Wednesday, June 12th, 2019 AT 11:45 AM (Merged)
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STEVEN SHANE
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The check engine light code showed that my mass airflow sensor needed to be changed. I did this but the problem persists. My vehicle will not idle properly and stalls at low idle (for instance, when I am turning of the highway or sitting at a traffic light). What may be my problem?
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Wednesday, June 12th, 2019 AT 11:45 AM (Merged)
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There is no code that tells you to change a MAF. The code merely records information and the tech has to determine what the cause was.
It can be many other causes, depending on what the exact code number was.
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Wednesday, June 12th, 2019 AT 11:45 AM (Merged)
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Engine Performance problem
2003 Chevy Silverado V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic

Hi there! I have an odd issue with my truck. You can start it, it idles fine. Wind up the motor, it sounds fine no misses, backfiring etc. When you let off the throttle if you are in nuetral it will idle down to 200 rpm. If you have it in gear it will just die, like you turned off the ignition. Truck has a 4.8 liter v8 if that helps, any ideas?
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Wednesday, June 12th, 2019 AT 11:45 AM (Merged)
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Could be a torque converter not unlocking. Had that issue on one of my gm cars. My 03 silverado began having an idle issue. It would idle slow and sometimes die. It was a simple fix. I took the throttle control off front of intake and cleaned the intake port. Had to scrape out junk and gave it a shot of carb cleaner. Ist been fine for 2 yrs.
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Wednesday, June 12th, 2019 AT 11:45 AM (Merged)
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WISSLER1
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I have a 2003 Silverado SS 6.0 liter, when it idles it will idle normal and then all of a sudden it will idle very low to the point where it will almost quit. It does this often, idle normal and then all of a sudden idle very low to the point where it will almost quit and then come right back to normal.
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Wednesday, June 12th, 2019 AT 11:45 AM (Merged)
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Remove the air intake tube from the throttle body. Clean out the inside of the throttle body with some carb cleaner and an old tooth brush. Put the tube back on and start the engine. It shoul take a few min for the idle to stabilize, then it should be fine.
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Wednesday, June 12th, 2019 AT 11:45 AM (Merged)
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QUAGMIRE86
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Check your battery cables for corrosion/tightness. Under the protective boot at the battery (on the cable end) if there is alot of corrosion (blue chalky deposits) can cause a bad idle. The engine needs good and constant voltage from the battery to keep things running right.
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Wednesday, June 12th, 2019 AT 11:45 AM (Merged)
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I have a 1999 GMC Sierra with a 5.3. The truck runs fine when you crank it and is idling, but if you give it throttle over 3,000 RPMs it starts to miss and throws a p0300 code. I did a tune up and replaced all fuel and ignition parts, even replaced some sensors MAF, crank sensor, TPS, temperature sensor, 02 sensors, just about everything. Truck has no vacuum leaks. Need help!
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Friday, February 4th, 2022 AT 12:11 PM
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The P0300 code can be tricky to diagnose. It can be due to any number of reasons. It could be because of any ignition components as well as fuel issue. It can also be due to faulty PCM.

I have attached the trouble shooting steps for the code P0300 below.
Follow these steps as it can help you determine the issue.

Please let me know of any questions.
Thank you.
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Friday, February 4th, 2022 AT 2:34 PM

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