Idling

Asked by JonJon Feb 29, 2016 at 02:39 PM about the 2007 Chevrolet Impala 3.5L LT FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Why would my car turn off when its sitting still
idling.

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Dirty PCV valve or IAC (idle air control valve). If it runs fine when pressing on the gas I'd swap the IAC first. A good cleaning of the throttle body and MAF/MAP sensor wouldn't hurt either.

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