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Old 12-24-2008, 12:42 PM
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Default low low idle .. half an rpm

sometimes when i start up my monte, it sits at real real low idle, like around half an rpm, and wen i come to a stop sign the lights dim and it almost just chokes out.. WHY
 
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Old 12-24-2008, 01:39 PM
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Default RE: low low idle .. half an rpm

u only have to post sumtin once...as for your question its really hard to explain y ur car would stall. it could b low fuel pressure which would b caused by a multitude of issues such as a plugged fuel filter, bad fuel pump, vacuum leak...so its hard to diagnose from here
 
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Old 12-24-2008, 06:46 PM
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Default RE: low low idle .. half an rpm

i would definatel start with your fuel system. but just check your air filter to just to make sure.
 
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