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Old 04-17-2008, 06:20 PM
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After driving my car for about 20 minutes I put it into park andall of a sudden itdiedI then restarted it with no problem and it stayed on. This has happen twice already and only when putting it into park after driving. My alternator is still good anyone know what this might be? thanks.
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Old 04-17-2008, 07:35 PM
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try adjusting your timming if not then maybe faulty spark is going threw your distributor cap or your rotor can be damaged
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Old 04-17-2008, 08:05 PM
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Sounds like maybe your IAC is slow to react. Try cleaning it first.
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Old 04-17-2008, 11:15 PM
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I did a tune up about a month ago so I don't think it's the spark plug.

How would I go about adjusting my timeing and cleaning my IAC?
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Old 04-17-2008, 11:51 PM
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If you haven't touched the timing, it usually won't just move unless the distributor is loose.
You take out the two 8mm bolts holding the IAC (idle air control valve) to the throttlebody. Unplug the 2 wire plug then remove it being careful not to tear the gasket. Then take some brake parts cleaner and spray out the plunger that is inside the two large holes really good. Sometimes carbon build-up makes them stick.
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