Will not hold idle

Tiny
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  • 1999 LEXUS GS 300
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 298,767 MILES
I have a 1999 lexus gs300 that had over 200000 miles for some odd reason the car always cut off if I come to a complete stop unless I keep 1 foot on the gas pedal & 1 on the brake ive replace the whole engine with a rebuilt engine with 99000 miles & im still having the same issue ive replace the fuel pump as well there r time if I start the car it jus idle very high what could b the problem
Thursday, July 28th, 2011 AT 4:32 PM

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Tiny
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Clean out the idle air control valve/throttle body and see what happens
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Thursday, July 28th, 2011 AT 4:37 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for your input but I replace the trottle body with the same yr car 99 gs 300 @ my uncles body shop & still the same results I was thinking it was something maybe fuel related
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Thursday, July 28th, 2011 AT 4:44 PM
Tiny
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Clean the MAF sensor with an electronic cleaner- also check the idle air control valve
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Thursday, July 28th, 2011 AT 4:47 PM

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