Starts but dies

Tiny
ALBY
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  • 1995 CHRYSLER LHS
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 170,000 MILES
My car starts right up but dies. If I keep my foot on the gas it will stay running but not smooth. I've replaced the cam sensor, crank sensor and fuel pump.
I still have the same problem. Could it be the TPS?
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 AT 5:49 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hello,

This sounds like a vacuum leak or the IAC valve needs to be replaced here are three guides I need you to go over.

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

and

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

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-idle-speed-control-motor-iac

Please run down these guides and report back

Cheers
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Thursday, November 26th, 2009 AT 11:51 PM
Tiny
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I've checked for vacuum leaks. The check engine light comes on. Code 77 speed control Relay circuit. I was told that was nothing to do with my problem but I checked relay and it is fine. So I replaced ht IAC and the problem is fixed! I love this site.
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Friday, November 27th, 2009 AT 7:24 AM
Tiny
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Good to hear, please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.

Cheers Joe
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Friday, November 27th, 2009 AT 5:27 PM

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