Engine stalls

Tiny
PEDAL2DMETAL
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  • 2004 PONTIAC GRAND AM
  • 3.0L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 196,000 MILES
Car starts up but when driven a few ways it stalls.
Friday, February 19th, 2021 AT 9:30 PM

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Tiny
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When it stalls can you turn the key off, then on can you hear the fuel pump run in the tank? if so 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.
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Sunday, February 21st, 2021 AT 9:35 AM

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