shut of problem

1991 MITSUBISHI GALANT
4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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RICKY1978
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i have a 1991 Mitsubishi gallant
when ever i come to a stop or to a stop sign the engine shut of. help
Jan 24, 2011 at 11:14 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Is idled at correct RPM? will it idle in park? does it die when brake applied?
Jan 24, 2011 at 3:05 PM
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RICKY1978
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yes the idled is correct.and it idle ok in park. yes when i applied the brake most of the time it die some time it***** then die
Jan 24, 2011 at 6:59 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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suspect vacuum brake booster at fault
Jan 24, 2011 at 10:01 PM
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RICKY1978
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so that mean that i have to buy a new 1
Jan 24, 2011 at 10:30 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Find hose to booster pull ogg hold finger over check valve. have helper start engine is vacuum present? engine idle? now reconnect start apply brake engine die or idle fall off? if yes then booster faulty.also remove check valve if you can blow both ways through valve then replace.
Jan 27, 2011 at 6:17 PM
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