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Question: Poor Idle when Engine Hot

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Marnat, 5.7L V8, Paducah, KY, April 09, 2009, 03:49
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After driving for 30 min. approx., engine
wants to die at stoplight. Then after
parking for 10 min. Doesn't want to start
with out pumping pedal. Poor or no idle.

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    Russ April 10, 2009, 14:53
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    You could have a problem with a dirty throttle body or a faulty idle speed control motor.

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