Car stalls sometimes during idling

2011 HONDA JAZZ
60,000 MILES • 1.4L • MANUAL
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I test drove a used Jazz yesterday and noticed that on two to three occasions the engine stalled when I was stopped and idling. Also felt when changing gears that the gear just slipped into the gear rather than being a positive movement.
May 11, 2017 at 9:21 PM
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HMAC300
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check clutch adjustment or for a weak hydraulic system for clutch, try cleaning throttle plate on both sides and IAC hole with choke cleaner for other. if it continues check fuel pressure with a gauge in US auto parts rent it. See link.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator
May 11, 2017 at 11:35 PM
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Thanks HMAC300. Is that all there is to it or could it be something more complex? I obviously do not want to buy a car where I have to spend on major repairs.
May 12, 2017 at 3:54 AM
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HMAC300
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best thing to do here is if you are considering purchase is to have a mechanic check it over. It could be more like major repair but he can give you a pretty good idea.
May 12, 2017 at 5:00 AM
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