1999 Pontiac Trans Am Wont stay running

110,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • MANUAL
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HETMAN1
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The car idles fine when i first start it then once it warms up it starts idling rough and then dies. Ill wait a couple minutes and it fires right back up and then does the same thing again.
Apr 2, 2010 at 4:31 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Clean out the idle air control valve and see what happens
Apr 3, 2010 at 12:17 AM
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HETMAN1
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Tried that it works better but it will still die everyonce in a while.
Apr 7, 2010 at 3:42 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Inspect and test the throttle position and manifold absolute pressure sensors to include cleaning out the EGR valve.
Apr 7, 2010 at 6:41 AM
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