car stalls at a stop sign but not all the time.
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Asked by Bill Mar 19, 2011 at 12:28 AM

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

3.8ltr. Car will die at a stop sign. Not all the time, very inconsistant. Could go days with out any problem. No codes tripped. Diagnostic test revealed nothing. Any ideas?

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papa answered 13 years ago

TPS going bad,when was the air filter replaced.

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Jeff answered 13 years ago

not surprised it wasnt the TPS, the problem is consistent with a bad Idle Air Control valve. They generally don't kick a check engine light. TPS's do.

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