1995 Pontiac Grand Prix idle

100,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SUZIEBU
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yes my pontiac grand prix is doing a very fast idle and then dies right away when starting it
Nov 24, 2009 at 7:12 AM
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JDL
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Welcome, you might check the throttle valve and linkage, make sure the throttle isn't hanging open. If your still obd 1 compliant, check trouble codes, you can do that yourself. With a speed density system, a vacuum leak, will cause the idle to go up. Take the throttle-body off and clean it.
Nov 24, 2009 at 7:39 AM
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