what cause a es300 lexus to bog down when start up and want hold idle?

Asked by R2221 May 30, 2014 at 12:49 AM about the 1994 Lexus ES 300 FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

When i start my car up, it want idle unles i give it some gas and then it bog down and cut off.

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Does it run ok other than not idling and wanting to go dead when stopped? If so possibly dirty/faulty idle air control valve or dirty throttle plate.

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