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Stall While Driving
Engine shut off
KENANBROWN
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2002 OLDSMOBILE AURORA
3.5L
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
125,200 MILES
When starting my car, it cuts off unless I accelerate on start. After I do that it stays on fine. What could that possibly be?
Monday, February 26th, 2018 AT 4:23 PM
1 Reply
KEN L
MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
48,380 POSTS
Hello,
This sounds like a dirty IAC motor which will cause the problem you are describing. Here is a guide to help us get the problem fixed:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-idle-speed-control-motor-iac
and
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service
Please run down these guides and report back.
Cheers, Ken
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