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Engine stalls at idle

Tiny
RANDY HAYES
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  • 1999 DODGE STRATUS
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 98,600 MILES
It runs fine when accelerating of going downhill but when you stop or running steady it tries to die like it wont idle
Sunday, July 25th, 2010 AT 7:28 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Has the check engine light come on? Also, have you checked for vacuum leaks? This guide should help

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle

Let me know.
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Saturday, August 7th, 2010 AT 12:49 AM
Tiny
TLCKNIGHT1973
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  • 1997 DODGE STRATUS
  • 4 CYL
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1997 dodge stratus keeps cutting off when comming to a stop, the check engine light does not come on
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Wednesday, August 19th, 2020 AT 8:04 PM (Merged)
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If the battery was recently disconnected or run dead, the Engine Computer has to relearn "minimum throttle" before it will know when it must be in control of idle speed. To meet the conditions for that to occur, drive at highway speed with the engine warmed up, then coast for at least seven seconds without touching the brake or gas pedals.

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