Idles but when I give gas it stalls
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Idles but when I give gas it stalls
Hey I have a 1985 245 wagon 2.3l manual . I got home from a week long trip this week when i left it was working. I think. But when I started up the car it idled.but when I give it gas it dies any ideas what this could be. the car is having trouble starting. the problem must be linked I'm thinking
so what I have found so far is
trouble idling
Stalls when gas is applied
trouble starting
so what I have found so far is
trouble idling
Stalls when gas is applied
trouble starting
Last edited by xactorocker; 07-10-2018 at 09:58 AM.
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These older models had a mechanical throttle so generally the problem lies with the idle switch on the throttle body.
Start by removing the throttle body and cleaning both sides. When the inside and the butterfly blade are clean, test for proper operation of the idle switch. When you just open the throttle, it should just click. You will hear it. If not, you need to adjust the switch so that the moment that it goes off idle the switch clicks.
If your does not have the style that clicks, then I would recommend replacing the throttle position sensor.
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...287952&jsn=375
The other thing is to check for a voltage signal to the IAC (idle air control). You could have damaged wiring but the main culprit is usually the control valve itself.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/GEGT7610-32...4AAOSwh2FbHw8X
Start by removing the throttle body and cleaning both sides. When the inside and the butterfly blade are clean, test for proper operation of the idle switch. When you just open the throttle, it should just click. You will hear it. If not, you need to adjust the switch so that the moment that it goes off idle the switch clicks.
If your does not have the style that clicks, then I would recommend replacing the throttle position sensor.
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...287952&jsn=375
The other thing is to check for a voltage signal to the IAC (idle air control). You could have damaged wiring but the main culprit is usually the control valve itself.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/GEGT7610-32...4AAOSwh2FbHw8X
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These older models had a mechanical throttle so generally the problem lies with the idle switch on the throttle body.
Start by removing the throttle body and cleaning both sides. When the inside and the butterfly blade are clean, test for proper operation of the idle switch. When you just open the throttle, it should just click. You will hear it. If not, you need to adjust the switch so that the moment that it goes off idle the switch clicks.
If your does not have the style that clicks, then I would recommend replacing the throttle position sensor.
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...287952&jsn=375
The other thing is to check for a voltage signal to the IAC (idle air control). You could have damaged wiring but the main culprit is usually the control valve itself.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/GEGT7610-32...4AAOSwh2FbHw8X
Start by removing the throttle body and cleaning both sides. When the inside and the butterfly blade are clean, test for proper operation of the idle switch. When you just open the throttle, it should just click. You will hear it. If not, you need to adjust the switch so that the moment that it goes off idle the switch clicks.
If your does not have the style that clicks, then I would recommend replacing the throttle position sensor.
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...287952&jsn=375
The other thing is to check for a voltage signal to the IAC (idle air control). You could have damaged wiring but the main culprit is usually the control valve itself.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/GEGT7610-32...4AAOSwh2FbHw8X
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