Just startted today- cleaned off battery cables, but no change.
2007-02-23 14:08:50 · 9 answers · asked by WARREN from b 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Idle speed set too high or to low. most Idle speeds are between 650- to -800 rpms. At 1000 rpms would be too high for an automatic causing the transmission torque converter to want to transfer power--but can't and causes the engine to stall and die--if you hear or feel the car jerk as you put it in gear then die-- too low and you put it in gear it will die. Also look for a step-up or step-down throttle solenoid that maybe malfunctioning or even you may have a bad throttle position sensor affecting the transmission to send the torque converter to go to lock-up in error (okay, only found this one happen twice in the last 20 years)
2007-02-23 14:33:44 · answer #1 · answered by redrepair 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like the Idle Aircontrol Valve or motor "IAC".... you might get away with giving the intake a really good cleaning with some intake cleaner... you can take the IAC out and hose it down with carb cleaner and put it back in. see if it makes a differance. If not buy a new one, there not to bad.. that year and model souldnt be over $60. you might also have a vacume leak, but not very common... i would clean the intake and IAC, then go from there... if it still messes up, buy an IAC
2016-05-24 04:26:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it a Dodge? And, if so, more than likely it is a locked up torque converter. Where you having any transmission problems before this problem occurred? If so, you may have to take it to a transmission shop.
2007-02-23 14:27:59 · answer #3 · answered by truck_fool_chevy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In line fuel filter but really it would help if you would have even thought about telling us what kind of car you have and the year. I mean carburetor or injectors? Front or rear wheel drive. We're not psychics!
2007-02-23 14:22:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
sounds like the lock up clutch on your torque converter is stuck in the "locked" position, take it to a mechanic and have them check it out
2007-02-23 15:01:42 · answer #5 · answered by 88 grand marquis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have an electronic chip in your ignition key? It may have failed or you replaced it with a cheap one. Get a key from a dealer.
2007-02-23 15:55:50 · answer #6 · answered by denbobway 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be the idle RPM is too low.
4-cyl - 1000 - 1200 rpm
6 cyl about 1000 rpm
8 cyl - 800 - 1000 rpm
2007-02-23 14:13:55 · answer #7 · answered by Daremo 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Are you running it too quickly after starting it? Give it time to warm up.
2007-02-23 14:16:18 · answer #8 · answered by ♥Catherine♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possible problem with your transmission,
2007-02-23 14:18:16 · answer #9 · answered by Lab 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋