Idol problems car starts then dies.

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Asked by Slim80 Dec 05, 2013 at 03:57 PM about the 1990 Buick Century Limited Wagon FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My 3.3litter V-6 starts but then dies. I have to give it a little throttle to start it. It will run as long as I bearly give it some gas and will stay running until I let off the throttle or if I give it to much throttle but starts right back up will run then just die like I cut the key off or something Just had new baby and stuck at moms house really need to get home help please.

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Sounds like your idle air control valve is either dirty or faulty.

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