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Old 02-26-2012, 05:13 PM
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My wife's 07 aspen with the 4.6 has a bad surge when idling. It bounces from 400 to 1000 and at some points almost stalls. Any ideas what it can be. Please help
 
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Old 02-26-2012, 07:24 PM
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Any DTC trouble codes showing? Any other symptom's? How does it run otherwise??
 
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Old 02-27-2012, 01:23 PM
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Truck runs fine just the rough idle. No DTC codes for that just 1 for the evap system.
 
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Old 02-27-2012, 04:13 PM
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Well it could be one of a few sensors. I might suspect the MAP sensor which can make the engine run rough, rich, rough idle or make the idle surge. I had the same problem with mt 06 Pacifica but my symptoms were much worse. Mine wouldn't run in drive. It would stall as soon as you touch the gas. I replaced the MAP sensor and it cured the problem. You could also have an throttle position sensor problem, intermittant temp sensor problem, along with a bunch of others, but I would try the MAP first. It's very easy to replace and is about $25. If it doesn't work you can always return it. Took me about 5 minutes to replace mine. Good luck..
 
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Old 02-28-2012, 05:36 AM
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Thanks bro I'll give it a shot
 
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