When the engine starts to warm up, it stalls, stops idling?

Tiny
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  • 1997 TOYOTA COROLLA
  • 1.6L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 700,000 MILES
The car had no spark and we could not get the ignition module. The car was parked for 4 months, then I bought an aftermarket distributor. Then the car idled fine when cold, but when it starts to be warm it stalls, stops idling. I tested the IAC valve outside the car, and it passed those tests. Tested while on connected on the car but not connected on the throttle body, i.E. Closed the bypass hole and closed the other whole with a finger. I watched the IAC closing slowly as the engine warmed up, because I was controlling the air with my hand. It continued idling higher as the finger cannot control the pressure the engine is pulling the air. I also tested the MAP sensor, it is fine. I also tested the TPS, it is fine. There are no vacuum leaks. What could be the problem here? The car only drives when you adjust the idling higher through the throttle stop screw.
Saturday, August 5th, 2023 AT 5:29 AM

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Tiny
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It sounds like the EGR valve is stuck open, here is a guide to help as well and the EGR valve so you can check it out:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/why-does-my-car-engine-stall-when-hot-and-how-can-i

and

https://youtu.be/DqUCbbKdWf4

I would remove the vacuum line from the EGR first. Check out the images (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem so we can see what's going on.

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Saturday, August 5th, 2023 AT 11:43 AM
Tiny
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My car does not have an EGR valve. The car stalls while idling as it begins to warm up or hot and also when you change gears that is when you press the clutch.
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Saturday, August 5th, 2023 AT 1:58 PM
Tiny
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Was it removed? Let's check for vacuum leaks, use this guide when the engine is cold only:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

Please go over this guide and get back to us.
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Monday, August 7th, 2023 AT 9:53 AM
Tiny
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Thanks for the response. I will follow the guide this coming Saturday. During week I am working.
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Monday, August 7th, 2023 AT 12:13 PM
Tiny
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Sounds good, please let me know. Have a good week.
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Tuesday, August 8th, 2023 AT 10:14 AM

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