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1992 Mazda 929 Repair Question


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

Asked on March 18, 2012

My car starts and runs at idle for a minute and then dies.

When I start my car,it will idle for a short time,rev up and down for awhile the stop running.Now each time I start it,it starts and then dies,starts and then dies each time.I will stay running if I control the throttle.If I don't it will just die again.
Avatar Asked by Myboyspop

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Replied on March 18, 2012

I am going to give you some diagnostic walk throughs for your situation. Just follow the links below.

http://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-surges

http://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-stalls

Tiny Answered by DrCranknWrench (expert)
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