1996 Mazda 626 Stalls in Gear

1996 MAZDA 626
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PRIZMATIK
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My car stalls or almost stalls when it is put into gear, the headlights are turned on, and even when I drive with overdrive on for a bit then come to a stop while turning overdrive off, the engine will stall. Then start right back up. The car idles fine when in park or neutral, and accelerates fine. I do not have any check engine lights on. Please help me out. Thanks. :lol:
Apr 20, 2007 at 5:11 AM
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[quote:a0fe3c5d14="prizmatik"]My car stalls or almost stalls when it is put into gear, the headlights are turned on, and even when I drive with overdrive on for a bit then come to a stop while turning overdrive off, the engine will stall. Then start right back up. The car idles fine when in park or neutral, and accelerates fine. I do not have any check engine lights on. Please help me out. Thanks. :lol:[/quote:a0fe3c5d14]

Lets start by knowing when was it last tuned-up Check out the EGR system and IACV then comeback
Apr 20, 2007 at 9:51 PM

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Note when the car was last tuned up, then inspect the EGR system and idle air control valve (IACV).

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The owner of a 1996 Mazda 626 reports stalling or near-stalling when shifting into gear, turning on the headlights, or stopping after driving in overdrive and switching overdrive off. The engine idles normally in park or neutral, accelerates fine, and shows no check engine light. The expert asks about the last tune-up and recommends checking the EGR system and IACV.

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