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07-08-2007, 09:52 PM | #1 | |
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'98 GT stalls at stops
Ok, this is my first post on these forums! w00t!
If you couldn't tell from the w00t, I'm a computer person by trade and have only recently been getting into cars. I own a 1998 Grand Am GT with a 2.4L 4-banger under the hood. Recently, as in for the last month or two, I have been experiencing a problem where my car will sometimes suptter or even die out all together when idleing (at a light, in a parking lot, etc). There doesn't seem to be any common link between each event except that I am not moving and my car is usually in neutral or park (for some reason, I got into the habit of shifting into neutral when waiting at a light). Any ideas? Suggestions? I have recently replaced my spark plugs with platinum tipped plugs. I have also recently replaced both the oil and air filters. Thanks a lot! |
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07-09-2007, 10:12 AM | #2 | |
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Re: '98 GT stalls at stops
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I would suggest getting it scanned to see if thier are any trouble codes(dtc's). Doesnt have to have a Service light to have thrown a code either. Does it still die/stall when you put it into neutral ? Any other things you notice... ? edit>>> Also you could check your idle air control (IAC) and see if its dirty or not working. Could be a cloged fuel filter, or other components in the ignition system(ICM or coils) Did you replace the boots on the plugs ? They could be bad also. good luck
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07-09-2007, 02:19 PM | #3 | |
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Re: '98 GT stalls at stops
Thanks for the welcome and the speedy reply. There are no lights that are on on my dash. As far as inspecting my IAC, how would I go about doing that? Also, the boots looked just fine when i replaced the plugs. Lubed them up and everything and I didn't see any tears or fractures.
As far as stalling in neutral, yes, it has, as well as it has when I've been in drive. |
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07-09-2007, 07:19 PM | #4 | |
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Re: '98 GT stalls at stops
I have a procedure up in the Tips and Maintenance sub forum in the Grand am forums.
Its for the 99+ but thier the same as far as I can tell. wire color may be off, it has pics and how to clean... I think Idle Air Control(IAC) Testing Replacing Hope that helps.
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