Will not hold an idle

Tiny
WILLIEDYNAMITE11
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  • 2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
  • 2.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • 211,000 MILES
When I bring the car to a stop it won't idle unless I give it gas continuously. Will run after that once I get it up to speed. What do you think that could possibly be? Please and thank you. Let me know.
Wednesday, December 4th, 2019 AT 10:10 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

This is common when the throttle body needs to be serviced. here is a guide to help us fix the problem:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

Also it could have a vacuum leak which can cause the same stalling at idle.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

Please run down these guides and diagrams and report back.
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Thursday, December 5th, 2019 AT 12:38 PM

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