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Old 01-05-2005, 06:27 PM
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Start stall, start stall, start stall ????

I have a 1998 SE with 65K miles. After is sits for 3-4 days or more, sometimes less it does not start right away. It will start and instantly stall several times. Almost acts like its not getting any gas. After 3-4 tries it will continue to run. Any ideas?
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Old 01-05-2005, 07:08 PM
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check ur wires on the MAF sensor.
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Old 01-05-2005, 07:35 PM
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did you check the battery level or the alternator?
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Old 01-05-2005, 11:41 PM
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Does it stall out if you give it gas immediately after starting it, or does it stall just by starting it and not giving any gas.

If it is the latter, then you may want to check if youur throttle body and IACV needs some simple cleaning.

My car was stalling out if I did not give it any gas. I cleaned the throttle body and it started just fine.
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Old 01-05-2005, 11:54 PM
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my max also does that.
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Old 01-05-2005, 11:58 PM
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Clean your throttle body... seriously. It sounds stupid but its pretty much free and is most likely your problem.

if not check your crank and cam sensors, see if they are dirty and clean them off. Your coolant sensor would also cause that problem.

But clean your throttle body first
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Old 01-06-2005, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by cyjad
Does it stall out if you give it gas immediately after starting it, or does it stall just by starting it and not giving any gas.

If it is the latter, then you may want to check if youur throttle body and IACV needs some simple cleaning.

My car was stalling out if I did not give it any gas. I cleaned the throttle body and it started just fine.
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I do not touch the gas, turn the key and it instanly starts and almost dies as quick. If I give it gas while cranking it seems to start right up and continues to run.
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Old 01-06-2005, 04:44 PM
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dont feel bad many people have that problem including my self. I cleaned the throttle body, changed the ECTS, and just about everything they recomended except checking the crank and cam sensors. Im still on the hunt to find out what exactly the problem is.
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Old 01-06-2005, 04:52 PM
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my max does the same. but it cranks perfect maybe ur starter or clean your battery ... you shouldnt worry.
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mine cranks fine as well its probally my fuel injectors. I cant think of anything else. Cuz its like its not getting any gas to the front. SO i dunno i tried fuel injector cleaner but i guess it doenst work :P
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It cranks fine and starts right up but stalls right away, I don't think its anything to do with the battery or starter.
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I am having the same problem. I need to blip the gas a few times right after I crank it. Changed the ECTS and still has the same problem. I reset ECU and still the problem persists. It really defeats the purpose of having an auto start!
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Have you cleaned your throttle body.. funny how the easiest thing doesnt even click
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Old 01-07-2005, 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Ant96GLE
Have you cleaned your throttle body.. funny how the easiest thing doesnt even click
I plan on picking up some thottle body cleaner and techtron for the tank and give it a shot. The car seems to hesitate or not have the get up & go unless I push the gas down more than I really want to. It flys if I tromp on it! I'll try this cleaning and see if it does anything.
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