the car idles real bad at red lights and stop signs. when you cross the tracks, and you come to a stop sign or red light and the traffic's clear (or light is green), the car kills on me. what is causing this to happen? is it a sensor that's going out, or is it a hose that's busted? please help!!!
2006-12-26 12:19:10 · 4 answers · asked by cajun_chick 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
sounds like the EGR valve is stuck open take it off and clean it or maybe IAC valve needs cleaned or replaced
2006-12-26 12:59:38 · answer #1 · answered by forgivealot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Has the Service Engine Soon light come on? That is a sign that there is a repair needed. Also, could be that you need to clean out the throttle body, and the IAC, or even the Mass air meter. Hope these help. Good luck.
2006-12-26 20:32:03 · answer #2 · answered by Silverstang 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If any of your problems are detected by a sensor the check engine lite will come on. If it not on look for a problem in the idle air control system, a vacuum leak, a dirty throttle body, incorrect ignition timing (retarded), or an evap. system valve stuck open causing the engine to flood with fuel vapor.
2006-12-26 22:55:15 · answer #3 · answered by tronary 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, when is the last time your car had a tuneup?? You might need new sparkplugs, oil change and filter, new air filter..... and clean your fuel injectors...... preventative maintenance will keep your car running like a champ for many years.....
2006-12-26 20:25:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋