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weird stalling issues :(

Started by eagle87, August 20, 2011, 07:38:13 PM

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eagle87

August 20, 2011, 07:38:13 PM
went to take the sx/4 to moparfest and it drove fine there only stalled once, but then after sitting in the show all day, it wouldnt idle at stop signs all the way how, any ideas what would cause it to change so abruptly?
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rollguy

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August 20, 2011, 08:20:05 PM
It could be a rotten vacuum line fell off (causing a vacuum leak), or your idle tubes are clogged.
1980 Eagle Turbodiesel Wagon (only 2 known to exist as of 2008)- 7-7-2011 Flight to it's new nest @ Rambler Ranch
1983 Eagle Wagon  Tan over Copper
1982 Eagle SX4 "ALTREGL"  (avatar photo)
1982 Eagle 4 Door Sedan  Copper over Satin Black
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eagle87

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August 20, 2011, 08:34:10 PM
i put fuel in it before i left home, and also put in carb cleaner in the tank, and the hood and car were locked the whole time..
2010 Ford Explorer (Red)
2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Special Edition (Blue)
2002 JeepGrand Cherokee Overland Edition (Silver) Rolled
2001 Cadillac Deville (Silver) Blown Engine :(
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd (Graphite) Parts Jeep
1998 GMC Safari (Blue)
1990 Mercury Sable (Red)
1987 Eagle Wagon (Beige)
1987 Eagle wagon (Silver)
1987 Eagle Wagon Limited (Brown)
1986 Eagle sedan (Blue)
1983 Eagle SX/4 Sport (Black)
1982 Concord DL (Maroon)
1968 Rebel Conv (Gold)

GRONK

#3
August 21, 2011, 08:29:12 AM
Check your PCV vacuum routing for leaks and bad line.  This is a HGE manifold leak if so and will cause these issues.
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