Stalling at idle

2002 NISSAN SENTRA
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LWEBSTER
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2002 Nissan Sentra 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

My car stalls when I'm at a stop light or stop sign, it starts back up and doesn't stall again until I get to another stop light.

Thank you!!
Jul 26, 2010 at 9:41 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi lwebster,

The idling system is not working correctly resulting in the stalling at stops. Get the IAC and throttle body cleaned and retest.
May 9, 2020 at 6:42 AM
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LWEBSTER
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Thank you very much for the info, we will try that.

Linda Webster
May 9, 2020 at 6:42 AM
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KHLOW2008
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You're welcomed.

Have a nice day.
May 9, 2020 at 6:42 AM
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LWEBSTER
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Sorry but what is the IAC?

Thank you,
Linda Webster
May 9, 2020 at 6:42 AM
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KHLOW2008
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IAC = Idle Air Control Valve. For Nissan it might be known as AACV , Auxiliary Air control Valve.
May 9, 2020 at 6:42 AM
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LWEBSTER
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Thank you so very much!!!

Linda Webster
May 9, 2020 at 6:42 AM
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