Why does my car stall when i take my foot off the gas

2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM
258,000 MILES
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MICHELLE ELLIOTT
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It will not stay running. it starts and will stay running as long as my foot is on the gas as soon as i take my foot off the gas it stalls. what could be the problem?
Apr 20, 2017 at 11:44 AM
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Hello,

It sounds like you can have one of two problems happening, first you could have a vacuum leak or the IAC motor could be not working.

Here are a couple of guides that can help you get the problem fixed.

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

and

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

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Best, Ken
Apr 20, 2017 at 12:38 PM
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MICHELLE ELLIOTT
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Thanks, i will have that checked.
Apr 20, 2017 at 12:45 PM
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MICHELLE ELLIOTT
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Could a sensor be out?
Apr 23, 2017 at 7:54 AM
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STRAILER
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Yes, to know for sure you must run the codes, here is a guide on how to

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing


Please run this test and get back to us so we can continue helping you.

Cheers, Ken
Apr 24, 2017 at 9:19 AM