Jumpy engine

1999 PONTIAC MONTANA
155,000 MILES • AUTOMATIC
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JENIFER53677
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Rough idle when started. Dies as soon as I let offthe gas.
May 6, 2016 at 12:06 AM
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HMAC300
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try cleaning throttle plate on both sides and iac hole with choke cleaner then check fuel pressure with a gauge auto parts rent it.
May 6, 2016 at 7:06 AM
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RENEE L
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If you decide to check the fuel press yourself, here is a link to one of the articles from this site that explains and shows you how to the fuel pressures yourself.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

Please get back to us with your results so we can further assist you. Thank you for visiting 2CarPros.com.
May 6, 2016 at 1:23 PM