Would anyone know what would cause the check engine light to come on only when it is idling.If you push the gas pedal a little 1 or 2 times while idling ,it will go out between 10 & 15 seconds then come back on.While you are driving it does not so much as flicker on. Would really appreciate the help.

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Welcome to teh site.
Get the codes read. Even if the light goes off it will store the codes for a while.
Check with your favorite autoparts store, most read codes for free.
Post up what they tell you and we cna point you in the right direction.

 

there was a recent thread on how to read the check engine light codes by how many times it flashed. u can search i wasnt able to find it i think hanr3 posted it im not sure tho i'll keep lookin tho

 

I purchased a G.M Computer Code Reader and it put out code#12(diagnostic mode;no distributor signal to electronic control module;system pass) and code #35(Idle speed control or circuit failure or idle air control valve or circuit failure).Would these be difficult to locate and change.

 

code number 12 is not a part that needs to be replaced its more like a "system check" as i under stand. code 35 idle air control valve is a part under the plastic decal VORTEC. All you should need is a torque set to replace.I am not sure if it is something that can be cleaned, and reused.

 

thank you for the info greatly appreciated

 

I greatly appreciatly the help.I am going to change the idle air control valve and see if that fixes my problem.I will let you know & thanks once again.

 

what ever happend here??