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Question posted by cdenterprises0 on March 21st, 2012

Trouble Idling.

I have a 2003 Chevy Avalanche 1500 that has a problem idling. At low R.P.M.s it stalls out, but at higher R.P.M.s it runs great. I have replaced the speed control sensor, but it did not help. How do I correct this problem?

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