1994 Oldsmobile Ciera engine stalling

1994 OLDSMOBILE CIERA
120,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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OSUBUCKEYE
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I am having a stalling issue. Every time I start the car it idles very poorly until it is completely warmed up. It will stall very frequently when coming to a stop. I have recently changed the plugs, wires, fuel filter, and idle air control valve. My mechanic thinks that I need a new mass air flow sensor, but I am hesitant to put the money into it. I found one at a junkyard and changed it out, with no change in the cars performance. I am thinking a faulty computer or maybe a vacuum leak could also be the culprit, as well as a dirty throttle body possibly? I filled up the tank today and I'm still getting 24 mpg, so i'm not sure how that might be affected by any of these things. thanks for the help!
Sep 16, 2010 at 3:04 PM
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BILLYMAC
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it is possible that you have a bad ecm. and yes vac leak also a good possibility
Sep 28, 2010 at 2:56 PM
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