1993 Chevy Truck

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WITTHUDSON
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Engine Mechanical problem
1993 Chevy Truck 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

I COME TO A STOP LIGHT AND THE ENGINE STALLS IF I CONTINUE TO CRANK IT, IT WILL START BUT ONLY STAY RUNNING IF I HOLD GAS ABOVE IDLE
Jun 21, 2010 at 10:00 AM
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INTERNETMECHANIC
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Sounds like you may have a problem with the idle air? You may need to clean the throttle-body and check the iac, idle air control. Any applicable trouble codes? How long since a tune-up?
Jun 21, 2010 at 10:15 AM
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WITTHUDSON
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the tune up was done about 2 months ago wires about 3 weeks ago and fuel filter 3 weeks ago
Jun 21, 2010 at 11:00 AM
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INTERNETMECHANIC
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Right now, I'd look at the iac, also the passages may need cleaning? Any codes?
Jun 21, 2010 at 12:17 PM
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WITTHUDSON
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cleaned it now so far running good thank you
Jun 21, 2010 at 12:54 PM
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