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1997 Hyundai Sonata

Tiny
ZBATEY88
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  • 1997 HYUNDAI SONATA
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 130,000 MILES
NEED TO KNOW WHAT WOULD CAUSE THE CAR TO SHUT OFF WHEN IDLE BUT AS LONG AS I HAVE MY FOOT ON THE GAS IT WILL STAY RUNNING
Saturday, April 10th, 2010 AT 10:03 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It sounds like a bad throttle position sensor. Has the check engine light come on?
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Monday, May 24th, 2010 AT 8:41 AM
Tiny
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No the check eng. Light has not come on
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Monday, May 24th, 2010 AT 3:28 PM
Tiny
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If the light isn't on, chances are there is a vacuum leak or it may be in need of a tune up. Check for leaks first. Let me know when the last tune up was.

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Monday, May 24th, 2010 AT 9:21 PM

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