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1991 Chevrolet Cavalier Repair Question


Topics covered: Stalls, Body, Engine.
Mileage: 120,000 miles.

Asked on March 22, 2013

Chevrolet Cavalier Stalls Problem

Why would my car start and run perfect until I put it in to gear then it stalls out? this only happens some times. other times its all perfect. PLEASE HELP
Avatar Asked by jwickham

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Replied on March 22, 2013

Does it happen when coming to a stop after cruising at highway speeds?
It's like you can feel the engine pushing when coming to a stop.

Tiny Answered by Wrenchtech (expert)
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Replied on March 22, 2013

no im sitting in a parking lot, I start my car put it into gear no matter what gear and it stalls. but if I start and not put it into gear it will run perfect.

Tiny Response from jwickham
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Replied on March 22, 2013

First eliminate all vacuum or air leaks in the system. You may have a bad IAC ( idle air control) but try cleaning the throttle body first. Remove the intake snorkel, have someone hold the throttle wide open for you and scrub the back side of the throttle plate and surrounding bore with an old tooth brush and some carb cleaner. Be sure to spray some into the small holes next to the throttle plate. That should help stabilize the idle. If it still has a problem, replace the IAC.

Tiny Answered by Wrenchtech (expert)
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