1997 Mazda 626 A new but bad problem

1997 MAZDA 626
117,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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VTOWNZACH
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I can be driving my car, and it runs just fine. But sometimes when I come to a complete stop, the car shakes vigorously and dies. It starts up and runs again. Also, if my car is sitting in park, it will run fine until I turn my lights on, or a/c or heater, then shakes and dies. It does not ALWAYS do this, just probably 7 times out of 10. I don't think it's my alternator, because it runs fine until I stop. What could be my problem? Thanks.
Jan 7, 2010 at 8:01 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Clean out the idle air control valve and test the throttle position and mass aiflow sensor.
Jan 7, 2010 at 8:07 PM
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