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Question: How do I troubleshoot ignition problems

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dreamtalker, 3.1L V6, El Paso, TX, December 19, 2011, 09:37
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I have an idea it is the fuel pump, it stalls and only runs if I am pressing the gas

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    euromech December 19, 2011, 12:09
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    I am not sure you have an ignition problem.
    It is most likelly an idle control problem or an throttle position sensor mailfunction.
    If the Idle control valve is closed in all time you will not have any idle and the same true if your throttle valve sensor has an open circuit.

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