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Ask Smithy Xtra Commodore stalls after idling

Asked by Strut

My VP Commodore idles ok, but when I try to accelerate it stalls. What's wrong with it?

Answered by CarsGuide

15 Mar 2011 Graham Smith

It’s going lean for some reason and not getting the enrichment it needs to accelerate. Check the throttle body.

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