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2003 Chevrolet Astro Repair Question


Topics covered: Odor, Spark, Spark plugs.
Mileage: 125,000 miles.

Asked on September 19, 2012

What would cause it not to idle when stopped?

Just all of a sudden bogged down when stopped and has done it ever since...also has a strange, strong odor to it. It will start up and drive fine down the road but at a stop you have to keep one foot on brake and one pumping the fuel pedal so it doesn't die on you. I have changed spark plugs and wires but this did not help. What would be another cause?

Answer

Replied on September 19, 2012

Any applicable trouble codes? Check/clean the idle air system.

Tiny Answered by JDL (expert)
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