My name is \*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\* I will do my best to assist you. Thanks for using Justanswer! During this conversation you will be given an automated offer for a phone call. You may accept or decline that offer.I do offer this service if you were interested in this option.I’m sorry that you’re having trouble with your vehicle. I will do my best to help you resolve them. Please understand that I do not know your knowledge or capabilities so I may need to ask questions to find out basic information to help solve your specific problem.My aim is to give you the best service possible and to help you. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to let me know. Sometimes it may take a moment for me to respond because I may have to look up information about your concern. I appreciate your patience and will provide responses as soon as possible.What seems to be the trouble with your vehicle?
Customer
222 days ago
I have 89 GMC Sierra and yesterday I changed my idle air control valve and my my car wouldn’t start then I called a mechanic he said to unscrew it and try so I did and it worked but my truck wouldn’t stop accelerating after I went to go look at it it was broken
John's Auto Tech
222 days ago
Automotive Expert
What was broken exactly?
Customer
222 days ago
The new air control value
John's Auto Tech
222 days ago
Automotive Expert
How did you determine it was broken? Is it physically broken?
Customer
222 days ago
The spring popped out with the part and once I picked it up the spring flew away
John's Auto Tech
222 days ago
Automotive Expert
Losing springs is an issue that happened a little too often ha ha.I’m guessing that you have a 350 TBI injection [engine](/topics-engine-chevy/)?
Customer
222 days ago
Thats true haha what does that mean ? When I had it screwed in it wouldn’t turn onOnly when I would keep my foot on the gas
John's Auto Tech
222 days ago
Automotive Expert
Without the iac it will over rev normally. Have performed the IAC reset procedure when installing the new unit?
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