Not idling

2000 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
141,500 MILES • 3.0L • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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RANESH PRASAD
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My car starts but does not Idle. Please help me. I changed the airflow sensor already.
I am awaiting your reply on what to do next.

Note: there is fuel coming across to the injectors.
It starts but those not hold Idle.

Many thanks.
Regards,
Ranesh
Apr 18, 2018 at 9:20 PM
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Hello,

This sounds like it will be one of two things first is you need to service the throttle body and IAC motor. Here is a guide:

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

Next you may have a vacuum leak here is a guide to help you find that.

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

This guide can help as well.

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

Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken

Apr 21, 2018 at 12:41 PM
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RANESH PRASAD
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Hi Ken,

Thank you very much.

Yes, it was a vacuum pipe leaking on the throttle body.

Very much appreciated.


Kind regards,
Ranesh
Apr 22, 2018 at 9:20 PM
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Nice work, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.

Cheers, Ken
Apr 23, 2018 at 12:41 PM