1997 Honda Civic stalls at lights

1997 HONDA CIVIC
140,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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NIKE4056
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hi, my car drive great, i just put a cold air intake on the car and now it sounds like i have an exhause leak toward the front end, but the major problem is when i aproach a red light or stop sign i put it in nuetral and the rpms drop so low that it stalls............please help
Jun 30, 2010 at 11:51 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi nike4056,

Cold air intakes would increase the suction noise so would sound like a leaking exhaust.

The low idling could be due to a dirty throttle body and IAC. Get them cleaned and idling readjusted.
Jul 2, 2010 at 7:29 AM
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