Engine shut after hard breaking

2000 MAZDA 626
148 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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2000 MAZDA 626 - MOJAVE BEIGE
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the other day, I came to a hard break (no skid) on my ES model 626 Mazda 2000 - and the car shut off. It started back just fine once in neutral, but it has since continued to do that if I break hard at a light. What could this be?
Aug 22, 2011 at 1:35 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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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.
Aug 22, 2011 at 1:49 PM
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2000 MAZDA 626 - MOJAVE BEIGE
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thanks Wrenchtech!!
Aug 22, 2011 at 2:13 PM
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