1997 Mazda 626 Car idles low and then shuts off

1997 MAZDA 626
122,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ABLOCKFAN
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I recently have had a problem with my car idling..Every time I am in park or sitting somewhere my car Idles really low and it begins to shake..Sometimes it will gain RPMS but sometimes it shuts off.. A few times I will be turning right and it will shut off. I just got a new battery put in and I had them check my altenator..They said it should be putting out about 80 amps but mine is putting out 18 amps..I bought a new one and need to install it..Could that be part of my problem..Im trying to fix it before I drive home 900 miles this coming weekend..Thank you
Dec 14, 2008 at 6:39 PM
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JAMES W.
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Try cleaning the idle air control valve. It's on the rightside of the engine mounted on the intake manifold. Regular carb cleaner works well.
Dec 14, 2008 at 8:13 PM
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