Why won't my car run at idle,

Asked by MicahMruczek505 Dec 29, 2016 at 11:06 PM about the 1992 Pontiac Bonneville 4 Dr SE Sedan

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Hey my car will run when i press on the throttle and
hold it but it shuts off at idle. What's the problem

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Brittnee answered 6 years ago

Also check to see your throttle body ain't built up.with sludge it can cause same symptoms you are experiencing

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