just when you think its over ................

jason borne · #1 08-08-2005, 02:13 AM

got my car running good again for awhile .now when i step on my brakes my car feels like its going to die. its like my idle if off only when braking. iam guessing its my IAC, but how do i check it and is it hard to replace. any suggestions welcomed thanks..............

Rally Sport · #2 08-08-2005, 02:21 AM

Hm, have you run the car for codes? I'd do that before just random replacing.

jason borne · #3 08-08-2005, 02:40 AM

can you still run it for codes when the check light doesnt come on.

Rally Sport · #4 08-08-2005, 04:06 AM

Yes, it depends on what kind of code runner you're using. If you buy the code reader from GM, it obviously wont work because the check engine light has to flash, but there are newer ones that dont do that. You could just goto like Autozone and ask them or Orielly.

SG007 · #5 08-08-2005, 08:44 AM

I had the same thing happen to a Cavalier once. It turned out to be the IAC. Yeah that sucked. I was getting stuck in intersections everywhere because every time I hit the brakes the engine would stall. I'd have to shift into park and nuetral-drop the damn car to keep it running! Good luck...

Rally Sport · #6 08-08-2005, 09:02 AM

My Camaro had the similar problem, and since I had no money WHATSOEVER to fix it, I did this, all you have to do is drive with both feet, you get used to it quickly.

Like when you're at an intersection or so, put your car in neutral and keep your left foot on the brake and the right on the gas, slightly giving it some. Later on when you get it done right you just stay in drive and lightly keep your gas down a bit along with the brake. It isnt too hard and I had to do it for the longest time though.

stepho · #7 08-08-2005, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Rally Sport 92

My Camaro had the similar problem, and since I had no money WHATSOEVER to fix it, I did this, all you have to do is drive with both feet, you get used to it quickly.

Like when you're at an intersection or so, put your car in neutral and keep your left foot on the brake and the right on the gas, slightly giving it some. Later on when you get it done right you just stay in drive and lightly keep your gas down a bit along with the brake. It isnt too hard and I had to do it for the longest time though.

I have to do that too. Now I can't drive without doing it. It comes in handy though. When you wanna beat someone off the line... just rev it up a little higher (when your car starts to move, dispite you pushing the brake down with all your might, thats to much).

Oh one more thing. remember to leave extra room infront of you and the next car.

Rally Sport · #8 08-08-2005, 10:28 AM

Lol I became a pro at it, I didnt have to worry about that.

Thankfully my Monte Carlo doesnt have anything like that happen to it.

Link85x · #9 08-08-2005, 10:38 AM

Yeah, mine is now doing this God forsaken thing also. Gotta look at it tonite, hopefully it's something minor. Hey Rally, at autozone, it's free right, to check the codes? Also, where do they hook it up. That plug under the dash on the drivers side?

Rally Sport · #10 08-08-2005, 10:44 AM

To both your questions, the answer is yes.

bag91 · #11 08-08-2005, 01:43 PM

Does anyone on this forum have a thirdgen thats running? lol

Link85x · #12 08-08-2005, 01:47 PM

My car is running, but it started running shitty as of yesterday. Gonna take a look at it this evening. It's why i love my car so much. Makes me apprecaite it much more. There a problem every other week with her.

bag91 · #13 08-08-2005, 01:49 PM

Now thats a thirdgen owner......awesome....
Just havin fun with Rally.......

wrightz28 · #14 08-08-2005, 02:18 PM

Mine runs like a bat outta hell, just physically starting to fall apart.

Link85x · #15 08-08-2005, 02:21 PM

Yeah, everytime i "fix" a problem with my car, another one starts abrewing. You gotta love it.

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