Rough Idle & Stalling Issues Analysis Cases
Analysis of engine idle problems, stalling issues, and irregular engine operation.
Low Idle and Stalling After Flooded Streets
2005 Honda Accord
The owner of a 2005 Honda Accord 2.4L reports experiencing low idle at cold start, around 600-700 RPM, which leads to stalling after warming up. The i...
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1996 Chevy Cavalier Idling Issues After Warm-Up
1996 Chevrolet Cavalier
The owner describes that the 1996 Chevy Cavalier with a 2.2 OHV engine starts and idles normally until it warms up. Once it enters closed loop operati...
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1997 Ford Taurus Intermittent Stalling and No Start
1997 Ford Taurus
The owner's wife was driving the 1997 Ford Taurus when the car began to slow down and eventually shut off while on the highway. After pulling over, th...
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1997 BMW 540i Engine Shakes and Misfires at Idle
1997 BMW 540i
The owner reports that their 1997 BMW 540i runs roughly at idle and occasionally experiences the same issue at highway speeds. The check engine light ...
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1986 Ford F-150 Rough Idling Diagnosis
1986 Ford F-150
The owner reports that their 1986 Ford F-150 with a 302 V8 engine is experiencing rough idling. Initially, the issue included stalling at stoplights, ...
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Intermittent Stalling and Power Loss on Acceleration
1997 Chevrolet C/K 1500
The owner reports that their 1997 Chevrolet C/K 1500 experiences intermittent stalling and power loss when accelerating, especially going uphill. On s...
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Thermostat Installation Alignment Direction
2001 Nissan Sentra
The owner is replacing the thermostat in their 2001 Nissan Sentra due to a P0128 fault code indicating that the coolant temperature is below the therm...
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2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Idle Fluctuation Issue
2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo
The owner of a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo with a 4.0L engine reports an issue where the engine almost stalls when at a stop. Initially, after the...
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1992 Plymouth Acclaim High Idle Issue Diagnosis
1992 Plymouth Acclaim
The owner reports that their 1992 Plymouth Acclaim idles too fast, behaving as if the gas pedal is pressed even when parked. They mention being able t...
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2002 Nissan Sentra 1.8 Starts but Idles with No Power
2002 Nissan Sentra
The owner reports that their 2002 Nissan Sentra 1.8 starts but immediately idles roughly and has no power when accelerating. Despite recent replacemen...
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1980 Pontiac Firebird Won't Start After Alarm Installation
1980 Pontiac Firebird
The owner reports that their 1980 Pontiac Firebird won't start after an alarm system was installed. They mentioned that while fuel can be sprayed into...
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1995 Ford Escort Sport LX Rough Idle and Stalling Issues
1995 Ford Escort Sport LX
The vehicle owner describes experiencing rough idling and stalling in their 1995 Ford Escort Sport LX with 182,000 miles. The car idles roughly at a c...
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91 Chevy Caprice Starts Then Dies - Fuel System Issue
1991 Chevrolet Caprice
The owner reports that their 1991 Chevy Caprice starts but then dies shortly after. They have already checked and replaced the fuel filter, inspected ...
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1999 Acura TL Car Start But Stall Diagnosis
1999 Acura TL
The owner reports that the 1999 Acura TL starts but stalls shortly after. The idling speed is between 1500-2300 RPM when cold, stabilizing just under ...
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1999 VW Jetta Stalling on Acceleration
1999 Volkswagen Jetta
The owner of a 1999 Volkswagen Jetta reports stalling during acceleration, particularly noticeable between 1,000 and 2,000 RPM. This issue has progres...
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1999 Ford Contour Intermittent Stalling Issue
1999 Ford Contour
The owner of a 1999 Ford Contour reports that the vehicle experiences intermittent stalling while driving, particularly in damp weather conditions. Th...
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2000 Lincoln Continental Stalling Issues Diagnosis
2000 Lincoln Continental
The owner reports that their 2000 Lincoln Continental has been stalling while driving, particularly in the morning when accelerating. After a stall, t...
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1996 Ford Contour Rough Idle and Starting Issues
1996 Ford Contour
The owner reports that their 1996 Ford Contour runs very rough and requires some gas to start. Once started, the engine shakes violently at idle and p...
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