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Stalls at idle?

Tiny
GIL70
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  • 2007 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 90 MILES
I bought a suv and I have 5 days to take it back its my second day with suv and this morning I turned the key to start it and it started but then shut off I restarted it and it shut back off the third time I restarted it I gave it a lil tap on the gass and it stayed on Is this something I should really be concerned about and take it back plz help
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Wednesday, August 10th, 2011 AT 2:39 PM

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Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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This is common when you have a vacuum leak or the throttle bore needs to be serviced here are three guides to go over when fixing the problem.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

Please run down these guides and report back.
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