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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 08:27 PM
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i need help! i start my truck and it idles to 1500 then goes back down to 0 and turns off well it wasnt a problem because i could rev it and keep it running but now its doing it while im sitting at redlights does anyone have a clue what this could be
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 08:36 PM
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when is the last time you changed your fuel filter?
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 08:43 PM
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it could be the IAC valve to (idle air control valve).... try cleaning it first and see if it helps it any
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 08:59 PM
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probally may and i know ill prob sound stupid but where is the iac valve
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 09:26 PM
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on the throttle body....
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 09:34 PM
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ok thanks ill check it and then tell ya how it goes
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