2003 Other Opel Models Automatic Choke

2003 OPEL
120,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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SKINMOL
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My car will start fine but I have to keep my foot on the accelerator otherwise the engine will die - it seems to rectify itself after 15 minutes or so which I assume means the automatic choke is broken - are they expensive/difficult to fix or replace?

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Sep 17, 2008 at 4:27 AM
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DAVE H
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check/clean or replace the IAC (idle air control) valve !!
Mar 14, 2009 at 7:33 PM
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