2005 Vauxhall Astra Car Stalls in reverse

2005 VAUXHALL ASTRA
112,000 MILES • 1.7L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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NEILHAMILTON75
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when i start my car and put it into gear it stalls when i try to pull away...when i get it started again and put it in reverse it stalls..i can drive about for 30 minutes but as soon as its in reverse it stalls.
Jan 25, 2015 at 9:52 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Has the check engine light come on? Have you checked for vacuum leaks? Has the idle air control valve (IAC) been checked? The IAC is responsible for maintaining the engine idle speed.
Jan 27, 2015 at 7:49 PM