1983 Dodge Aries My vehicle stalls - intermittently

Tiny
SQUATTEAM
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  • 1983 DODGE ARIES
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 61,000 MILES
My 2.2L carburated engine stalls intermittently. It is 25 years old but only has 61000 miles on it. The stalling is without warning, normally when driving either on the highway or an arterial when the vehicle in front of me isn't going as fast as I am. Ie. I would be needing to slow down from 60 to 50. The car restarts within a minute and may take me all the way home (I commute 35 mi. Each way) or may stall again. I changed the fuel filter and the problem went away. For a week. I changed the fuel pump (mechanical). No change. I changed the fuel filter again but no relief. The vehicle has no problem with hills, up or down, straights or curves and gets great mileage. I've checked to be sure the trans is full of fluid and check oil and water every day. I also keep the gas tank at 3/4 or above. Any ideas. Or better, a solution?
Friday, November 14th, 2008 AT 2:35 PM

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Tiny
RACEFAN966
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Ok now this only stalls as you let off the gas pedal? I am thinking that one of the solenoid on the carb is causing this. Like the bowl vent solenoid, or fuel mixture control solenoid or power valve actuator. If you are not very good with carbs then I would recomend taking it to a good shop and have them look it over and go from there. If you need anything else get back to me ok. Thanks
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Friday, November 14th, 2008 AT 4:39 PM
Tiny
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I had an identical problem on a Chevy Beretta years ago. Would die at random speeds at random times. All the same symptoms. Ended up being a shorted out EEPROM chip in my computer. I had an extra around and swapped it out and the car never did it again.
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Wednesday, January 21st, 2009 AT 3:31 AM

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