Here's the deal, whenever the motor is cooled off it has a hard time idleing or even driving until the motor warms up. It usually stalls out and it's quite a irritation. The motor is a 3400 series SFI 3.4 230,000 KM's

 

Can you give it gas and it stays alive?

I would check the IAC (idle-air control valve)

 

With gas it stays going but it's no good during tight traffic

 

Check/Clean the IAC valve. That valve is supposed to open and close and allow the car to keep idle

 

How would I go about cleaning the valve. ( Newbie to cars )

 

Remove the electrical connector and the 2 screws that hold the IAC to the throttle body. Clean the IAC and the seat in the throttle body with carb cleaner, soft bristle brush and a rag. Then reinstall.

I found this diagnostic procedure that may also help:

GENERAL MOTORS IDLE SPEED CONTROL
On older pre-OBD II cars, A code 11 indicates a problem in the idle air control circuit. On OBD II vehicles (1996 & newer), codes P505 to P509 indicate a fault with the idle speed control system.

The diagnostic procedure involves disconnecting ISC motor, then starting the engine to see if the idle speed increases (it should). Turn the engine off, reconnect IAC and start the engine again. This time the idle speed should return to normal. If it does, the problem is not in the IAC circuit or motor. Check for vacuum leaks or other problems that would affect idle speed.
If the idle speed does not change when the IAC is unplugged, and/or does not return to normal after reconnecting the unit, use a test light to check the idle speed control solenoid wiring circuits while the key is on. The test light should flash on and or go from bright to dim on all four circuits if the PCM and wiring are okay (this would tell you teh fault is in the ISC motor). If the test light fails to flash on one or more circuits, the fault is in the wiring or PCM.

http://www.aa1car.com/library/idle_s...trol_valve.htm