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Starts but does not want to idle

Tiny
NATHLEEN PIETERSE
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  • 2007 OPEL CORSA
  • 1.7L
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 300,000 MILES
Hi, my Bakkie had a problem starting, but now it starts and just cuts out. It does not want to idle. I did rev it a few times, but still cutting out. Can you please help me? Thanks
Friday, February 3rd, 2017 AT 11:38 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hey NATHLEEN,

It sounds like you have a vacuum leak or the throttle bore needs service or you have a idle air control motor that is not working, here are some guides to get the problem fixed.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

and

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

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-idle-speed-control-motor-iac

Please let us know what happens so it will help others

Best, Ken
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