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Old Oct 2, 2008 | 04:18 PM
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03 starting idle toubles??

the trouble is that its not consident. it will be fine for a few weeks then it happens. do it when it rains, hot and humid, and cold. but it also starts fine on them type of days to. the problem is the motor starts then shuts off. hold down gas runs fine. sometimes i just hold gas put in gear and go, then just hold gas and brake on stops. runs for a mile or 2 then idle fines. next start up a few hours later starts fine. no check engine light on. thought it might be the idle sensor but at $87 i would to know if someone else had troubles and could narrow it down. i don't have garages do my work unless computer is needed.

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Old Oct 2, 2008 | 05:58 PM
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Gas filter been changed lately? Otherwise the IAC is probably going bad.. you could try to clean it that rarely helps though.
 
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