engine idles down too low and dies
12-09-2015, 12:06 PM
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engine idles down too low and dies
new to the site so if this has been discussed before im sorry but my 2006 2.2L has started quitting on me when I come to a slow crawl or stop...it starts to surge at about 900RPM and then dies..most of the time it starts back fine and the sometimes it starts and dies immediately...then I have to touch the gas pedal to get it to start. im getting a small evap leak code but I don't know if that would effect it or not just looking for some help!
12-09-2015, 12:12 PM
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Try a thorough cleaning of the entire air intake system. Replace air filter, clean MAF with MAF cleaner and clean the throttle body plate with Throttle Body cleaner. Use search function above for precise directions on all of the above recommendations.
12-09-2015, 11:17 PM
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I think it was p40?? Sorry can't remember but I know it said small evap leak..I put a new gas cap on it and didn't help...my tail pipe is cracked back around the back door and it's LOUD I've got to fix that next...it has 159,000 miles on it...I bought some throttle body cleaner and maf sensor cleaner tonight so I'm gonna clean that tomorrow and then get under it and check the evap lines...thanks for the help
12-09-2015, 11:19 PM
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12-10-2015, 01:29 AM
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Here's a helpful thread about cleaning the throttle body: https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/main...leaning-48936/