2000 Chevy Cavalier Stalls When Stopping

2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

JENNA

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I have recently had a problem with my car stalling out when I am ready to stop. I took it to get worked on and they replaced a few things that had not been changed since the car was manufactured. They claimed it could be the transmission if it occours again. Its been about 4 weeks so far its been okay but, i am still puzzled by the vehicles RPM. I feel when its idling, its too low. If someone can tell me whats considered to low that would be great. Also what things should I look out for if my transmission was going?
more about my car.... It has 100,000 miles on it, 146 cid/2392 cc engine

Feb 19, 2007 at 1:33 AM

CHEVY22

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hi
there is no idle adjustment on your vehicle , if there is a problem with a computer controlled component controlling the idle the check engine light will come on , and as far as the transmission , just check the fluid once in a while it should be red and not smell burned , hope this helps ease your mind

jim

Feb 19, 2007 at 1:59 AM

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There is no idle adjustment on this vehicle; idle is computer controlled, and a related fault should turn on the check engine light. Periodically check the transmission fluid, which should be red and not smell burned.

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The owner of a 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier with about 100,000 miles reports stalling when coming to a stop and worries that the idle speed is too low. A shop replaced several original parts and suggested the transmission could be the cause if the stalling returns. The expert explains that idle cannot be adjusted and that a computer-controlled idle problem should trigger the check engine light. For the transmission, the owner should periodically check that the fluid is red and does not smell burned.

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