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Will not stay running

Tiny
CJOHM90
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  • 1989 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY
  • 50,692 MILES
The fuel injectors were replaced about a year ago, new battery, new alternator. When I go start it, it will start up but then dies right away, and I will be able to start it again but I need to keep the rpms at a high in order for it to stay running until I can start driving. Once i'm in drive or overdrive the car wont die, just when I start it up, switching to reverse, unless I keep my foot on the gas.
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Tuesday, June 4th, 2013 AT 9:12 AM

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Tiny
FREEMBA
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Check all of your vacuum hoses for leaks.

What size engine does the car have?
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Tuesday, June 4th, 2013 AT 9:50 AM
Tiny
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It's the v6 2.8 mfi
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Tuesday, June 4th, 2013 AT 10:00 AM
Tiny
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Good morning,

A common issue is the idle air control motor on the throttle body.

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

I attached the procedure for you to replace the valve. This was a very common failure back in the day for this exact issue.

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

Roy
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