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Question posted by sighbka on February 6th, 2014

What Would Cause A 2008 Chevy Equinox To Idle High

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Owner's Manual - Page 1

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Owner's Manual - Page 2

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Owner's Manual - Page 8

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Owner's Manual - Page 25

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Owner's Manual - Page 108

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Owner's Manual - Page 113

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Owner's Manual - Page 145

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Owner's Manual - Page 148

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Owner's Manual - Page 197

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Owner's Manual - Page 259

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Owner's Manual - Page 303

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Owner's Manual - Page 306

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Owner's Manual - Page 312

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Owner's Manual - Page 339

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Owner's Manual - Page 350

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Owner's Manual - Page 372

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Owner's Manual - Page 373

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Owner's Manual - Page 395

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