Idle issues, Car dies when I stop.
04-09-2013, 05:34 PM
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Car: 1986 Camaro
Engine: 2.8L V6
Idle issues, Car dies when I stop.
Hi, I have a 1986 Camaro 2.8 litre V6. Recently purchased for 700$ on March 15th. Had no existing problems since I have been driving it for about a month. Couple of days ago was driving my car and it just died on my out of no where, has happened 2 more times since the last time. When i am idle I can hear the car struggling to stay running but just gives in. Any advice on my situation would be greatly appreciated.
04-09-2013, 08:52 PM
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Re: Idle issues, Car dies when I stop.
The egr valve might be staying open at idle, which it shouldn't. The valve might be sticky or getting vacuum because of a bad egr solenoid.
The idle air control motor might be bad or dirty. I'd remove the whole throttle body & clean all the passages. Try to get a gasket set first.
The idle air control motor might be bad or dirty. I'd remove the whole throttle body & clean all the passages. Try to get a gasket set first.
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04-09-2013, 09:19 PM
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Re: Idle issues, Car dies when I stop.
How many miles are on the car?
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