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1994 Dodge Stealth Repair Question


Topics covered: Vacuum leak, Mechanic, Short circuit.
Mileage: 158,000 miles.

Asked on November 21, 2011

Hi. Have a 1994 Dodge stealth with 3.0 dohc- no turbo. Car has idle issues. stalls. idles at 2500rpm. acts up when warm. Started 2 weeks ago. Drove about 20 minutes. Stopped at home for about 5 minutes. Drove about 1/4 mile and car stalled. drove back hom

Idle issues.
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Replied on November 21, 2011

Try checking the idle air control motor this is the one that targets the idle speed also look for vacuum leak-

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on November 21, 2011

Hi Rasmataz. Bought a new IAC. Tested both old and new IAC's by turning igniton to "on". neither one worked. Have not installed new IAC yet. Need to return IAC if not the problem. Vacuum leaks were not found by the mechanic that inspected the car.

Tiny Response from markb07
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Replied on November 21, 2011

You need to check the IACV wiring back to the computer for open and short circuit if okay have the computer further checked

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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