Car dies when comming to a stop in neutral
#16
12-28-2009, 02:12 PM
Janker,
Thank you very much for the info! I will try this and hopefully it works like it did for
you. I'm glad your issue is gone. Maybe it is a simple fix like this. Did you find yourself
pressing on the brakes in order to make it stall ? I can't recall if i press on them or not.
Thank you very much for the info! I will try this and hopefully it works like it did for
you. I'm glad your issue is gone. Maybe it is a simple fix like this. Did you find yourself
pressing on the brakes in order to make it stall ? I can't recall if i press on them or not.
Yes - when approaching a junction and dipping the clutch it died - but only when I pressed the brake, very odd and almost illogical... If you dipped the clutch and coasted it continued to run.
Like I said, it may not be your problem but it's worth chucking in the mix for $7.
HTH
Jim
#17
12-28-2009, 05:44 PM
Mine was having a similar issue awhile back. Wouldn't stall all the time, but enough times to make it annoying. Would only happen when coasting to a stop. Funny thing...I changed my air filter and the problem has disappeared 
Apparently, the previous owner neglected to ever change it--it was so caked with dirt and leaves and everything else, I think the poor car was starving for air 
Apparently, the previous owner neglected to ever change it--it was so caked with dirt and leaves and everything else, I think the poor car was starving for air
#19
12-30-2009, 01:54 AM
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Hi,
Yes - when approaching a junction and dipping the clutch it died - but only when I pressed the brake, very odd and almost illogical... If you dipped the clutch and coasted it continued to run.
Like I said, it may not be your problem but it's worth chucking in the mix for $7.
HTH
Jim
Yes - when approaching a junction and dipping the clutch it died - but only when I pressed the brake, very odd and almost illogical... If you dipped the clutch and coasted it continued to run.
Like I said, it may not be your problem but it's worth chucking in the mix for $7.
HTH
Jim
Jim,
Thank you for the help! I think this is the issue. It stalled on my 3 times today as i was pressing the brake and clutching in ! I will buy the part asap, but i'm almost sure this is it! Any idea where it goes and how to install it ? TIA!
#20
12-30-2009, 01:57 AM
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Rep Power: 133 Mine was having a similar issue awhile back. Wouldn't stall all the time, but enough times to make it annoying. Would only happen when coasting to a stop. Funny thing...I changed my air filter and the problem has disappeared Apparently, the previous owner neglected to ever change it--it was so caked with dirt and leaves and everything else, I think the poor car was starving for air
Apparently, the previous owner neglected to ever change it--it was so caked with dirt and leaves and everything else, I think the poor car was starving for air Oak, it use to happen prior to my lwfw once in a blue moon. So i doubt this is it. Thank though!
#21
12-30-2009, 02:52 AM
I think the part went near the brake pedal (indie fitted it for me)
keep us posted!
Jim
#23
01-19-2010, 02:42 PM
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Janker,
I got the part in yesterday. I will install it later this week as i'm out of town and will report back to you. My tech thinks this probably wont work, and he already pencilled me in to get it fixed. LOL we will see !
I got the part in yesterday. I will install it later this week as i'm out of town and will report back to you. My tech thinks this probably wont work, and he already pencilled me in to get it fixed. LOL we will see !
#25
01-20-2010, 12:49 AM
-Get scanner or Dura. Check for Long term fuel trim at idle. If you have leak, its value should be off.
-at idle: repeat for sometime to see if idle go down much.
1. turn AC on/off
2. Headlight on. Play with brake, clucth and turn steering wheel.
-See if it happens on certain day like rain, hot in traffic.
-I'm not sure if there is idle control solinoid valve. If there is one, try to get it clean.
-at idle: repeat for sometime to see if idle go down much.
1. turn AC on/off
2. Headlight on. Play with brake, clucth and turn steering wheel.
-See if it happens on certain day like rain, hot in traffic.
-I'm not sure if there is idle control solinoid valve. If there is one, try to get it clean.
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#26
01-22-2010, 08:40 PM
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Janker and everyone else. I changed the switch and it still stalls .....
Aroon, i'll try that in a bit, i have a durametric.
I have atrack day next week, so it will be going to the shop after...
Aroon, i'll try that in a bit, i have a durametric.
I have atrack day next week, so it will be going to the shop after...
#27
01-23-2010, 03:52 AM
Bummer man... I am chasing something too and my car has been down for a week now... fuel pump did not solve my sputtering/dying issue... wasnt MAF either... we are doing a pressure test of the sytem tmrw with an air compressor I borrowed.... then maybe check cats to see if they are clogged.... sometimes it really sucks chasing down these gremlins.
good luck with yours.
good luck with yours.
#28
01-23-2010, 04:02 AM
thats a odd problem to have and would be very annoying after driving like that for awhile. I had a simular problem with my m3 but it was the tuning like someone else said, but glad you got it fixed! 
#29
02-07-2010, 12:10 PM
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Guys,
I bought an extra brake pedal switch by mistake. IF any of you guys want to give it a shot to see if can fixed your issue, I'll sell it for $15 shipped. PM me.
I bought an extra brake pedal switch by mistake. IF any of you guys want to give it a shot to see if can fixed your issue, I'll sell it for $15 shipped. PM me.
