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

 

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.

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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.

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I took a video of what's happening and at the end it just kept doing that so I ran and turned the ignition off. If anyone has any ideas they are much appreciated

 

I checked the throttle body and wiped it was all clean

 

Unless you clean it on a regular basis, it cannot be clean. I gave you advice which called for REMOVING the throttle body and cleaning both sides. I also gave advice about the idle switch.

Until that is done, I cannot give more advice.

 

I figured it out I replaced the spark plugs because I found one was not firing. Then i went and found that a cable to the break booster was messed up reattached that and everything is now running good thank you for the help