2000 Subaru Outback engine dying

180 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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KARIN IDA
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engine dies after two miles when you com to a stop. have been told idle control valve is problem, after dies first time, no more till next day
Dec 23, 2014 at 5:19 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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If the IAC was faulty you would have constant problems maintaining an idle, it may just be a bit stick and when warmed up it is ok, take it off and clean it with throttle body cleaner, see how that works.
Dec 23, 2014 at 1:44 PM
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