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Old 05-24-2009, 08:34 PM
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Ok so i was driving my car today and i turned it off to go into the store i come back out and start it up and it wouldent idle i had to give it gas to keep it running eventually i got going luckily i have a 5 speed and at all the lights i had to use my left foot for the brake and clutch and feather the gas so it wouldent die on the way home tho about 20 miles later i pull up to a stop sign and it idles fine does that sound like the IAC Valve to you guys cause thats what i was thinking any help would be appreciated
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Old 05-25-2009, 06:27 AM
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Almost 100% guaranteed to be the IAC. Clean it or change it.
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Old 05-25-2009, 08:38 AM
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+1 iac.
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Old 05-25-2009, 02:34 PM
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Ok thanks guys just wanted to get a second opinion and it happened at like the worst time ever i just got done racing a new Challenger R/T and pulled about 1 1/2 - 2 cars on him i was feeling pretty good about my car and then that happened....lol
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