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Starting Problem Need Help!

Old 07-16-05, 06:02 PM
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Well every snice i got the car it always had a starting problem. when i start the car the rpm goes up and falls right down and dies but when i give the car a little gas it starts okay..would anyone know what the problem would be thanks.
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Well every snice i got the car it always had a starting problem. when i start the car the rpm goes up and falls right down and dies but when i give the car a little gas it starts okay..would anyone know what the problem would be thanks.
clean the tb
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what is a tb?
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throttle body.

probably has some carbon deposits in it that needs to be cleaned out
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how would i clean it ?
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how would i clean it ?
carb cleaner and a toothbrush
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