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Old Aug 5, 2013 | 06:01 PM
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Default Stalling at red lights ect?

After cruising, usually on the interstate or highway, when I come to a red light or exit and let the engine rev down, when I clutch it occasionally (becoming more frequent) the engine will just stall out. When I start it back, it run as long as I keep a little fuel pumping thru it. After it sits a little while it will start up and idle just fine. Any suggestions on what I should check?
 
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Old Aug 6, 2013 | 03:01 PM
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I heard about this before but cant remember where anyway did you put a inline fuel filter in by chance iv heard that sometimes this will cause a vapor lock from the motor heat.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2013 | 04:00 PM
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Is the fuel pump access plate held in by a snap ring? Those early pumps have a faulty filter cover that can leak and loose pressure.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2013 | 06:05 AM
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try cleaning the IAC with some throttle body cleaner
 
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Old Aug 7, 2013 | 07:32 AM
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try cleaning the IAC with some throttle body cleaner
My 07 would idle high and this was the problem..Cleaned it 3 times over a 6 month period and the problem never came back..I know that I just jinxed myself by mentioning this..
 
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Old Aug 7, 2013 | 02:40 PM
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Thanks guys! I'm gonna try cleaning a few times. If that doesn't work, ill try replacing it. Would brake cleaner be safe to use to clean it, or would I need throttle body cleaner?
 
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Old Aug 8, 2013 | 05:13 PM
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I wouldn't use brake cleaner just because its for brakes and not a throttle body
 
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