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1999 GMC Jimmy Repair Question


Topics covered: Body, Check engine light, Engine.
Mileage: 125,000 miles.

Asked on January 3, 2013

GMC Jimmy Body Problem

Vehicle stalls out under when slowing down or stopping usually starts right back up.
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Replied on January 3, 2013

You may have a bad IAC ( idle air control) but try eliminating any vacuum leaks and cleaning the throttle body first. Remove the intake snorkel, have someone hold the throttle wide open for you and scrub the back side of the throttle plate and surrounding bore with an old tooth brush and some carb cleaner. Be sure to spray some into the small holes next to the throttle plate. That should help stabilize the idle. If it still has a problem, replace the IAC.

Tiny Answered by Wrenchtech (expert)
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Replied on January 3, 2013

Do you have a check engine light? Might want to disconnect the TCC Solenoid and see what happens-could be sticking-start here

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on January 3, 2013

Sorry Wrench, didn't see you-I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and New year. I'm good talk later my friend

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on January 4, 2013

No problem Ras. Happy Holidays to you too.

Tiny Answered by Wrenchtech (expert)
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BTW, I've learned that from you on the TCC solenoid at About -7 years ago-Thanks

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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That's not as big an issue on this later model stuff. You can't simply unplug a connector on these because most of the transmission is electronic control.

Tiny Answered by Wrenchtech (expert)
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I get it, learn something new again-Thanks

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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How do you disconnect the TCC solenoid?

Tiny Answered by kimbenoitconner
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You can't

Tiny Answered by Wrenchtech (expert)
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Oh, ok. Any other thoughts? We tried changing the IAC & it didn't help.

Tiny Answered by kimbenoitconner
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