'98 GT stalls at stops

[compfixer]

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!

[xeroinfinity]

Welcome to AF.

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

[compfixer]

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.

[xeroinfinity]

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.