stalling

1996 CHRYSLER SEBRING
104,000 MILES
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MTALIAF226
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on my chrysler,i'm getting intermitent stalling.once it's running for about a half hour, it runs fine until it's been turned off for a little
while.I have taken it to several mechanics but nothing has shown up on the
scans. what could it be.
Jun 3, 2012 at 12:34 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Sounds like the battery might have been disconnected or run dead recently. If so, the Engine Computer lost its memory and has to relearn "minimum throttle" before it will know when it must be in control of idle speed. It also might not give you the normal "idle flare-up" to 1500 rpm when you start the engine. To meet the conditions for the relearn to take place, drive at highway speed with the engine warmed up, then coast for at least seven seconds without touching the brake or gas pedals.
Jun 3, 2012 at 12:44 PM
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