1998 GMC Jimmy My 1998 jimmy wont stay running

1998 GMC JIMMY
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BL13
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1998 GMC Jimmy 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic

my 98 jimmy wont start unless you go under the hood and press the throttle. When you get it started it runs good but once you let the gas go it cuts right off whats the problem? I also had the fuel filter changed and it still does the same thing.
May 31, 2009 at 9:44 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Clean out the idle air control valve and passages and see what happens.
May 31, 2009 at 9:52 PM
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ok i will thanks a lot
May 31, 2009 at 10:15 PM
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if it doesnt work what should i do then
May 31, 2009 at 10:21 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel pump
Jun 1, 2009 at 5:13 PM
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thanks for all your help truly but i got 1 more ? i bought some stp throttle body and air intake cleaner? would that clean the idle air control valve and passages? it says disconnect the air duct from the throttle body spray inside the throttle body and plate and reconnect do i have the right thing? Can i buy something to clean it out or do i have to have it done by a pro?
Jun 1, 2009 at 7:04 PM
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