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rubbersidedown · 06-01-2003, 03:58 PM

My car doesn't usually stall when i put the clutch in at slow speeds.. But i did a little testing and the car always stills consitently when i do the following.. I run the car all the way to 5th gear and about 45-50mph and then i put the clutch in and let the rpms fall. Instead of the car falling to an idle it just stalls and shuts down. It does do it sometimes at low speeds but it consistantly does it when at high speeds.

The car has one other small problem at well, i dunno if it has anything to do with the stalling though. When i first turn on my car my clock on the radio will turn on but it pulses (fades in and out) but when the car warms up it just shuts off all together. If i try and turn the radio on itself then i hear the speakers pop like the power is on but nothing comes out and the radio still doesn't light up. I know its probably just a bad ground or something but i'm just putting in as much info as i can in case maybe it will help w/ the overall diagnosis. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated. If i'm being too vague or haven't provided enough info then just say so and i'll go back and see what else the car does.

Apparition · 06-01-2003, 04:52 PM

Adjust your choke I believe for the idling.

Power problems are annoying to figure out, get a local shop to run power tests, that usually locates the problem.

**mrmephistopheles** · 06-01-2003, 05:04 PM

erm... choke? riiiight.
I'd say first check your electrical system, as it sounds like you have a bad ground somewhere. the stalling issue could be caused by this, but i'd check your intake for leaks (after the MAF), and check your AIV to insure it's connected, as this can sometimes cause problems..

240Stilo · 06-01-2003, 05:22 PM

I had the same problem recently and mrmephesto...whatever is right.

Check your alternator and your battery. Unfortunately for me I have an oil leak that causes the alternator not to perform well which in turn drains my battery. So I am currently having to clean the alternator frequently to keep the oil out of it so it works well. 3 problems...1 solution, fix the damn leak. Ok ranting, sorry.

rubbersidedown · 06-01-2003, 08:11 PM

Am i mistaken or has my thread been hi-jacked? the thread topic turned to "wastegate not working need help" suddenly. What i mean is, the actual title of the thread in the "Tech Talk" forum has changed.

**mrmephistopheles** · 06-01-2003, 09:01 PM

oops. that's my fault. I'll fix it!

justeno_heat · 06-01-2003, 10:46 PM

yeah that is my thread, I was wondering about that. It just suddenly changed.

06-01-2003, 03:58 PM	#1
rubbersidedown Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 343 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Car Stalls When Clutch is in My car doesn't usually stall when i put the clutch in at slow speeds.. But i did a little testing and the car always stills consitently when i do the following.. I run the car all the way to 5th gear and about 45-50mph and then i put the clutch in and let the rpms fall. Instead of the car falling to an idle it just stalls and shuts down. It does do it sometimes at low speeds but it consistantly does it when at high speeds. The car has one other small problem at well, i dunno if it has anything to do with the stalling though. When i first turn on my car my clock on the radio will turn on but it pulses (fades in and out) but when the car warms up it just shuts off all together. If i try and turn the radio on itself then i hear the speakers pop like the power is on but nothing comes out and the radio still doesn't light up. I know its probably just a bad ground or something but i'm just putting in as much info as i can in case maybe it will help w/ the overall diagnosis. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated. If i'm being too vague or haven't provided enough info then just say so and i'll go back and see what else the car does. __________________ 1991 240sx coupe w/ ca18det Bone stock Purchased but not installed parts: HKS adjustable timing gears Electronic Oil Pressure Guage Apex'i Multichecker t3/t04b turbo Stainless Steel, top mount tubular manifold ARC bov 450cc injectors Spearco FMIC

06-01-2003, 04:52 PM	#2
Apparition Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ontario Posts: 439 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Adjust your choke I believe for the idling. Power problems are annoying to figure out, get a local shop to run power tests, that usually locates the problem. __________________ 1990 240sx coupe sold

06-01-2003, 05:22 PM	#4
240Stilo Junkie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Socal Age: 41 Posts: 1,160 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I had the same problem recently and mrmephesto...whatever is right. Check your alternator and your battery. Unfortunately for me I have an oil leak that causes the alternator not to perform well which in turn drains my battery. So I am currently having to clean the alternator frequently to keep the oil out of it so it works well. 3 problems...1 solution, fix the damn leak. Ok ranting, sorry. __________________ -Juan

06-01-2003, 08:11 PM	#5
rubbersidedown Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 343 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Car Stalls When Clutch is in Am i mistaken or has my thread been hi-jacked? the thread topic turned to "wastegate not working need help" suddenly. What i mean is, the actual title of the thread in the "Tech Talk" forum has changed. __________________ 1991 240sx coupe w/ ca18det Bone stock Purchased but not installed parts: HKS adjustable timing gears Electronic Oil Pressure Guage Apex'i Multichecker t3/t04b turbo Stainless Steel, top mount tubular manifold ARC bov 450cc injectors Spearco FMIC

06-01-2003, 10:46 PM	#7
justeno_heat Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Denver, PA Age: 41 Posts: 125 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yeah that is my thread, I was wondering about that. It just suddenly changed. __________________ '91 Nissan 240sx Redtop SR20DET Stock T25 8 PSI Bomex body kit B&M short shifter ADR 17" rims 2 10" JL Audio W3's with Kenwood head unit Erebuni carbon fiber hood Koyo aluminum radiatior 240 down for the Summer FROWNING If NISMO stands for Nissan Motorsports, wouldn't Honda Motorsports be HOMO?

06-01-2003, 09:01 PM	#6
mrmephistopheles Magnanimous Justice Distribution Service Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: BFE Age: 23 Posts: 14,372 Trader Rating: (9) Rides Gallery: mrmephistopheles Feedback Score: 9 reviews	oops. that's my fault. I'll fix it!