Engine stalls at idle

2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU
60,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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PHYLLISJACQULINE
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When I crank my car it catches the stutters and dies. Can you tell me what may be wrong with it?
Jul 15, 2010 at 12:53 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Hello,

It sounds like you have a vacuum leak or the throttle body needs cleaning. Here are three guides to help us.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

Please run down these guides and report back.
Jul 16, 2010 at 4:14 AM
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DARIN_M66
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Car starts and runs fine except it will die if foot is removed from accelator. With control of the accelator, I can get the RPMs down to 600 RPM. There is no check engine light "on".
May 23, 2020 at 1:50 PM (Merged)
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RASMATAZ
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Inspect and test the idle air control valve and throttle position sensor, PCV and EGR valves-
May 23, 2020 at 1:51 PM (Merged)
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DARIN_M66
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It was the dirty throttle bore. Thanks
May 23, 2020 at 1:51 PM (Merged)
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JENNIFER LYNCH
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car turns over and starts, but it will not stay running.
May 23, 2020 at 1:51 PM (Merged)
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JIS001
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Clean the throttle body and idle air control valve. The valve is attached on the throttle body. If that does not work then replace the idle air control valve.
May 23, 2020 at 1:51 PM (Merged)
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BULLETSPONGE62485
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When the vehicle is at idle it dies. We hooked the car up to a computer and produced no codes. Any suggestions as to what could be making it die? It starts right back up after it dies but will die a lot when it is at idle.
May 23, 2020 at 1:51 PM (Merged)
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RHALL77
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i there a security light blinking. check and see if you are loosing fuel pressure or spark
May 23, 2020 at 1:51 PM (Merged)
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BULLETSPONGE62485
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No there are no lights blinking.
May 23, 2020 at 1:51 PM (Merged)