2000Malibu.Why when I release my foot off the gas pedal,it shut off?

Asked by MOM575 Apr 20, 2014 at 06:01 AM about the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I've got a 2000 Chevy Malibu.Just had my cam/crankshaft sensor position replace.It
drove for about a week and shut off,wouldn't crank.Took back to the shop&zit cranks,but
now when I release my foot off the gas pedal,it shut off.What could be the problem?

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BoholMark answered 10 years ago

Could be the throttle position sensor. Sounds like it anyway.

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Bill answered 10 years ago

sounds like the TPS to me. can't recall those having an idle control valve.

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