car drives fine but at 1st it was wanting to stall when braking at stop signs and stop lights when the a/c is running
Aug 14, 2025 at 3:40 AM
wants to stall when at idle
2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU
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Yep, I would start by checking the engine for vacuum leaks, this video can show you how.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRKWV4Are5c
If there are no leaks I would service the throttle body, and then run the codes, these to guides can help and I have included an images for your car below.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing
and
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service
Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so I can see and help you better.
Yep, I would start by checking the engine for vacuum leaks, this video can show you how.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRKWV4Are5c
If there are no leaks I would service the throttle body, and then run the codes, these to guides can help and I have included an images for your car below.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing
and
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service
Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so I can see and help you better.
Aug 15, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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