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Mr_Nice_Guy · 05-18-2005, 01:43 PM

Lately my engine (131K miles) has been acting strange. For the majority of the time, it is fine but sometimes it seems to have a mind of its own. When I come to stop, or just put the car in neutral it will lose power and die on me. Sometimes it will take a couple times to get it to start and stay running. I haven't noticed any loss in power or gas mileage, just that it does that from time to time. What could be the cause of it, I have looked into the IACV and if need be would clean that. I have another thought that it could be the plugs and wires (which are due for a change anyways.) Any insight would be great. Thanks in advance.

SR240DET · 05-18-2005, 01:52 PM

here is a list of things to check and do.....:

1.check all vacum lines
2.check timing.... (that way you can get it to idle where its supposed to)
3.check all vacum lines!.. haha
4.mafs pluged in.....
5. emissions stuff is up to par... sometimes that stuff will cause that when there are cracks and broken emissions stuff.....
6.plugs gaped properly....
7.wires

and thats about it for now... cant think of anything else at the moment... good luck

Mr_Nice_Guy · 05-18-2005, 02:41 PM

Thanks for the different ideas. I know it is hard to get complete help over the internet but it is good to at least get an idea of what I should start looking at. Thanks!!

chlatboy · 05-18-2005, 04:13 PM

U got a check engine light on? If so take it to autozone!

Andrew Bohan · 05-18-2005, 04:17 PM

i think your oversized sig is causing it.

thejester03 · 05-18-2005, 07:09 PM

It can also be caused by condensation in your fuel system. Do you run it low on fuel for extended periods of time, like 1/4 of a tankish? that can alow condensation to build up in your tank and cause it to die, I had that problem a few years ago.

woody · 05-18-2005, 10:52 PM

a fast way to check for vacuum leaks is to spray carb cleaner around the engine bay with the engine running.

Might as well mist some water on the spark plug wires while your at it too just to make sure you don't have a messed up wire somewhere.

Mr_Nice_Guy · 05-20-2005, 11:07 AM

I am located in Statesboro, just 2 or so hours from Macon. When you go up there, send me a PM and I will see about meeting up if possible.

05-18-2005, 01:43 PM	#1
Mr_Nice_Guy Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Statesboro, GA Age: 42 Posts: 85 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	KA24DE Question Lately my engine (131K miles) has been acting strange. For the majority of the time, it is fine but sometimes it seems to have a mind of its own. When I come to stop, or just put the car in neutral it will lose power and die on me. Sometimes it will take a couple times to get it to start and stay running. I haven't noticed any loss in power or gas mileage, just that it does that from time to time. What could be the cause of it, I have looked into the IACV and if need be would clean that. I have another thought that it could be the plugs and wires (which are due for a change anyways.) Any insight would be great. Thanks in advance.

05-18-2005, 04:13 PM	#4
chlatboy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 1,252 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	U got a check engine light on? If so take it to autozone! __________________ If you dont know SEARCH!!!

05-18-2005, 01:52 PM	#2
SR240DET Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: orida Posts: 1,490 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	here is a list of things to check and do.....: 1.check all vacum lines 2.check timing.... (that way you can get it to idle where its supposed to) 3.check all vacum lines!.. haha 4.mafs pluged in..... 5. emissions stuff is up to par... sometimes that stuff will cause that when there are cracks and broken emissions stuff..... 6.plugs gaped properly.... 7.wires and thats about it for now... cant think of anything else at the moment... good luck

05-18-2005, 02:41 PM	#3
Mr_Nice_Guy Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Statesboro, GA Age: 42 Posts: 85 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks for the different ideas. I know it is hard to get complete help over the internet but it is good to at least get an idea of what I should start looking at. Thanks!!

05-18-2005, 04:17 PM	#5
Andrew Bohan Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,331 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	i think your oversized sig is causing it.

05-18-2005, 07:09 PM	#6
thejester03 Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: El Sereno, CA Age: 40 Posts: 159 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It can also be caused by condensation in your fuel system. Do you run it low on fuel for extended periods of time, like 1/4 of a tankish? that can alow condensation to build up in your tank and cause it to die, I had that problem a few years ago.

05-18-2005, 10:52 PM	#7
woody Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: sacramento Posts: 22 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	a fast way to check for vacuum leaks is to spray carb cleaner around the engine bay with the engine running. Might as well mist some water on the spark plug wires while your at it too just to make sure you don't have a messed up wire somewhere.

05-20-2005, 11:07 AM	#8
Mr_Nice_Guy Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Statesboro, GA Age: 42 Posts: 85 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I am located in Statesboro, just 2 or so hours from Macon. When you go up there, send me a PM and I will see about meeting up if possible.