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Tiny
GREG
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  • 2009 BUICK ENCLAVE
  • 3.6L
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
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  • 190,000 MILES
My car will sometimes start as long as I am holding the throttle open but not at idle.
Saturday, December 8th, 2018 AT 9:37 AM

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Tiny
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Good afternoon,

The most common cause for this is the throttle body being contaminated with carbon, blocking the vacuum passages.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

I would start with this.

Beyond that, I would check the fuel pressure to be sure proper pressure is available to start the motor.

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

Are there any codes in the system?

You could also try a throttle relearn as well. the procedure is below.

Roy

Throttle Learn

Description

The engine control module (ECM) learns the idle position of the throttle body to ensure the correct idle operation. Anytime the ECM or the throttle body is replaced, the ECM must learn the idle position. The engine idle may be unstable or a DTC may set if the idle position is not learned.

Conditions for Running the Idle Learn Procedure

* DTCs P0121, P0122, P0123, P0221, P0222, P0223, P0638, P2100, P2101, P2105, and P2119 are not set.
* The engine speed is less than 40 RPM.
* The vehicle speed is 0 km/h (0 mph).
* The accelerator pedal position is less than 14.9 percent.
* The ignition 1 voltage is more than 10 volts.
* The engine coolant temperature is between 5-85°C (41-185°F).
* The intake air temperature is between 5-60°C (41-140°F).

Idle Learn Procedure

Note:
* Ensure the above conditions are met before performing with this procedure.
* Do not perform this procedure if a throttle position (TP) sensor or other throttle actuator control (TAC) system DTCs are set other than P2176. The ECM will not perform the idle learn procedure with a DTC set.

1. Turn OFF the ignition for 30 seconds.
2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF for 60 seconds.
3. Turn OFF the ignition.
4. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
5. Clear the DTCs with a scan tool.
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Saturday, December 8th, 2018 AT 1:13 PM
Tiny
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Could it have jumped time?
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Tuesday, December 11th, 2018 AT 5:43 AM
Tiny
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I doubt it but a compression test will confirm that.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

Roy
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Tuesday, December 11th, 2018 AT 6:46 AM

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