Revs fall and the engine stalls.

Tiny
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  • 2003 MG ZR
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When driving with the engine cold. When pressing the clutch the revs fall and the engine stalls. Then restarts with a little trouble what could this be? I have changed the spark plugs and leads. However not the ignition coils. Engine runs very well once warm.
Thursday, February 9th, 2012 AT 4:47 PM

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Tiny
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Do you have a check engine light?

Check the idle air control valve
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Thursday, February 9th, 2012 AT 5:50 PM
Tiny
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Have no warning lights on dashboard at all.
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Thursday, February 9th, 2012 AT 7:28 PM
Tiny
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Check the IACV and the fuel pressure with a gauge
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Thursday, February 9th, 2012 AT 7:30 PM
Tiny
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I have replaced the IACV and checked the fuel pressure and was fine. However same problem still exists. Also Forgot to mention that car is slow and sluggish when cold.
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Friday, March 9th, 2012 AT 8:16 AM

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