engine stops after braking on a stop sign and can immediately start engine again by putting the gear on park

Asked by estagest Jan 11, 2014 at 12:02 PM

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

its a mits outlander 2004 xls

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Sounds like either your idle air control valve is either dirty or faulty and/or your throttle plate needs cleaning.

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