2002 Other Mazda Models Car Dies

2002 MAZDA
12,500 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JUSTONE
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I drive a Mazda Protege 5. I have around 125,000 miles on it. Recently my car has been dying after I start it. At first it would putter and slow down, every time I stopped or slowed down. Over the summer I had the same problem and replaced my spark plugs, but the auto shop didn't have the wires. I just replaced the wires and it is still doing the same thing. I can start the car but sometimes it dies right away or dies every time I back the car out. Does anyone know what might be wrong.
Dec 17, 2007 at 11:59 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Get the coolant temperature sensor, idle air control valve and throttle position sensor tested and also get the EGR system check.
Dec 17, 2007 at 1:52 PM
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