Stalling at red lights?

1998 TOYOTA CAMRY
200,000 MILES
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SANDRA3219
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I had a power steering leak and an oil leak on my car, got a new power steering pump and fixed the power steering leak. Then I had an oil leak fixed by a mechanic replacing timing, water pump, all seals hoses, and gaskets, including head gaskets. The only seal not replaced was the rear seal, but the oil leak was fixed. When I took it to the mechanic it ran fine other than leaks; now that I have gotten it back it stalls when I stop at a red light, but when it's in gear and idling it runs just fine and it runs fine when I'm moving it just stalls at a red light.
Aug 7, 2023 at 11:18 PM
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STRAILER
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Yes, this sounds like the throttle body and IAC motor need to be serviced.

Here is a video and guides to help us fix the problem:

https://youtu.be/XMB16Gg-qNg

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle

and use this guide when the engine is cold only:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

Please go over these guides and get back to us.
Aug 8, 2023 at 5:40 AM
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