I have a 97 gt that has been having a problem with stalling when we try to start it. It doesnt do it every day but when it does it has a stale fuel smell. As long as it has a little throttle it stays running until I let off the gas. once I rev it for 15 minutes or so it runs fine. Sometimes the check light comes on and it is a p1443 code then the light goes off . I pulled the iac and cleaned it with wd40 and carb cleaner and it still stalled. Should I replace the iac or could it be something else?

 

Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P1443 indicates an incorrect evaporative system purge control valve flow.

Possible causes:

Obstructed, open or cracked hoses between EVAP canister purge valve and intake manifold.
Damaged EVAP canister purge valve.
Damaged PF sensor.

Those are the possible causes. first off check all your lines for your EVAP system for dirt and cleanliness. The Canister purge valve is on the front left of the vehicle by the storage canister, inspect it as well. This solenoid is PCM grounded so make sure you are getting power to it. and as well getting power to the purge flow sensor.[/align] RDANA
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Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 7:11 pm Post subject: Quote [hr] It worked for me,replaced the purge valve and no more C.E.light.cost $22. [/align] Mike9825
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Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 8:40 pm Post subject: Quote [hr] cool, glad you got it taken cared of! That's usually the way it is with my Ranger. When something goes wrong with it, it's just small nickel and dime stuff, NBD -Mike-[/align]

 

will that cause stalling at idle that happens randomly when starting? Everything I was reading on this site pointed to the iac. The light doesnt come on as often as the stslling occurs.

 

Does the car idle rough? Check for vacuum leaks also.

 

No it doesn't. Once it starts runs normal.

 

so will the evap canister cause stalling at idle?

 

anyone?