Fluctuating idle

Tiny
MNTUNGWA HLUBI MASIZA
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  • 2008 CHEVROLET OPTRA
  • 1.6L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 200,000 MILES
When it is idling it fluctuates. I do not know what might be wrong.
Tuesday, September 4th, 2018 AT 10:42 PM

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Tiny
DANNY L
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Hello, I am Danny.

Sounds like you are having trouble with the Idle Air Control Valve. I have attached a picture of its location and a tutorial showing you how to replace. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2Carpros.
Danny-

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-idle-speed-control-motor-iac
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Wednesday, September 5th, 2018 AT 3:36 AM

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