Idling poorly

1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA
188,000 MILES • 3.1L • V6 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DAVE FLORA
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When it is idling it revs up and down, but runs fine soon as you give it gas.
Feb 16, 2017 at 4:49 PM
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JIS001
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Replace the idle air control valve and clean the throttle body out. Let us know how it works out.
Feb 16, 2017 at 9:12 PM
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