My 1988 Pontiac Bonneville LE ,My Bonneville stalls while driving, try to restart and only turns over, then 3 minutes or so later it starts right up. Then after running for a while, I turn it off , perhaps run into a convenience store try to start again and it won't start then give it another 3 minute rest and immediately starts up. It is not showing any codes when tested
ECM fuse 25 amp, under dash
Engine stall or RPM fluctuates
at idle.
This problem is commonly caused by a dirty automatic idle speed control valve and throttle valve. Buy a can of throttle valve cleaner (do not use carburetor spray cleaner!) from NAPA or Carquest (made by CRC chemicals) and spray it into the air intake while the engine is running, use up about 1/2 the can, engine will try to stall hold the speed up, shut it down and let it soak for 30 minutes, restart and blow out the remaining fluid, shut it down and disconnect the negative battery cable for 5 Min's to reset the base idle control
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