1991 Plymouth Acclaim engine stalling

Tiny
JDANIEL78
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  • 1991 PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 95,000 MILES
I am working on a 1991 Plymouth Acclaim. The car will only start and run if you keep your foot on the gas pedal. I cleaned the spark plugs and it started and ran fine without touching the gas but went back to dying the very next time I tried to start it. I am wandering if this might be a problem with the egr valve. I am open to any suggestions.
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 AT 7:52 PM

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Tiny
LEGITIMATE007
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I would check the idle air control valve and clean the throttle body and linkage do the throttle plate too. I think its sticking a bit and the idle air control valve is faulty or maybe just dirty. Oh and air filter, make sure that is clean and unrestricted
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Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 AT 8:28 PM

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