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09-30-2014, 11:43 AM

EmanBass

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engine stalls at idle

Recently I changed my alternator everything was fine voltage don't drop ... however a few days later my engine stalls wen I first turn it on and put it to drive it only happens at the beginning....

09-30-2014, 06:12 PM

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It's not a coincidence. It's going to be related. Bad ground or something, or loose connection.

10-01-2014, 09:33 PM

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It's not a coincidence. It's going to be related. Bad ground or something, or loose connection.

i doubt its that my alt is working fine and i have extra grounds for my stereo

10-02-2014, 11:53 AM

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I would say your stereo is playing a factor then too.

10-11-2014, 06:58 PM

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Standard spark plugs burn out after 30K miles. Iridiums go a bit further, but the ground side of the plugs start to erode after a similar distance.

After that, your IACV might need a clean