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Wont Start/Stalls... HELP!!!!
So the other day my car, while idling for ~15 minutes, sputtered and died. It never usually would do that. I've also noticed in the last day or so, a slight stumbling at idle at stoplights or in traffic. Today I went out and my car just wouldn't start. Actually, it would start, then stall instatly. Start. Stall insantly... literally 100 starts (god bless my batetry) before it would hold. While starting even with some gas it would rev up for a half a second or so... then die.
On friday I got my car back from the shop, after an oil change and tracking down a hidden leak from the thermostat O ring. car runs fine when running... Thoughts? |
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03-15-2005, 08:58 AM
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Not to ask a stupid question, as I'm sure you've already thought to check it, but are you sure that your fuel pump is working?
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03-29-2005, 08:49 PM
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You need to post what model of car... and what you have checked so people can help you ...
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04-01-2005, 10:03 AM
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Check the ICV ( Idle Control Valve), give it a bit of clean and see what happens. But be careful... they're delicate and non fixable!
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04-06-2005, 07:16 AM
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Scintaar,
What do you use to clean the ICV??? because having this problem as well. |
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04-13-2005, 08:14 AM
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Plain ol' carb and injection cleaner'll do.
Disconnect the ICV from the main intake hose, keep the engine running... if you can... and give it a couple of squirts.
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04-13-2005, 12:31 PM
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1962 Porsche 356B T6
