Stalling at idle

Tiny
LWEBSTER
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Engine Performance problem
2002 Nissan Sentra 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

My car stalls when I'm at a stop light or stop sign, it starts back up and doesn't stall again until I get to another stop light.

Thank you!
Monday, July 26th, 2010 AT 4:41 PM

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Tiny
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Hi lwebster,

The idling system is not working correctly resulting in the stalling at stops. Get the IAC and throttle body cleaned and retest.
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Saturday, May 9th, 2020 AT 1:42 PM
Tiny
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Thank you very much for the info, we will try that.

Linda Webster
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Saturday, May 9th, 2020 AT 1:42 PM
Tiny
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You're welcomed.

Have a nice day.
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Saturday, May 9th, 2020 AT 1:42 PM
Tiny
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Sorry but what is the IAC?

Thank you,
Linda Webster
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Saturday, May 9th, 2020 AT 1:42 PM
Tiny
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IAC = Idle Air Control Valve. For Nissan it might be known as AACV, Auxiliary Air control Valve.
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Tiny
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Thank you so very much!

Linda Webster
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