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    I have a 1995 grand prix se 3100 and and for the past few days its been having trouble starting and when it does start it dies. After I get it to stay started it surges at idle and 2000 rpms and lower and there is no check engine light.
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    this sounds like a possible vacuum leak. not uncommon on these engines, you should listen for a high pitched whine, or something that sounds like sucking air into the engine.
    try cleaning your throttle body as well, they get pretty gunky.
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    ok thanks
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