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Old 12-02-2006, 05:09 PM
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I really didnt know where to post this but here it goes. I go to get im my car this morning and I start it but it feels like it want start but does then it dies. well I get it started again and dies when I finally get it started and runnin (playin with the Throttle) I drive it home but the ses light is off. Its normally on once its goin it performs like its suppose to any help will be greatly appreciated.
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Old 12-02-2006, 07:41 PM
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There might still be a stored code in it. Sounds like it could be a problem with the IAC motor, might want to try cleaning it. If it is all gunked up it can't effectively do its job, and your idle will suffer.
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will that cause the ses light to go out when it should be on where is the iac motor located thanks
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Im such a dumbass the neg battery cable was loose thats weird that the car runs fine and but wont idle with a loose battery cable




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