Car stalling when cold

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Car stalling when cold

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So when my car is cold (first start up, or sitting outside for a long period of time) it will stall when I go a short distance and then put the clutch in when I stop (driving through a parking lot, ect.). I have no idea why it is doing this and it is starting to get really annoying. Anyone have any ideas?

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Re: Car stalling when cold

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what kind of BOV are you running? Atmospheric? i know that's what my issue is right now...
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Re: Car stalling when cold

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Does the car run fine when it's warmed up? How old is the coolant temp sensor? Do you have any problems starting the car when cold?
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Re: Car stalling when cold

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The car runs fine once it is warmed up, I have never changed the coolant temp sensor since I've owned the car (only a year) but not sure if it has ever been changed. It starts fine when it's cold.
Legacy777 wrote:Does the car run fine when it's warmed up? How old is the coolant temp sensor? Do you have any problems starting the car when cold?
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Re: Car stalling when cold

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Have you checked for intake leaks? Also, what cj91legss mentioned.....are you running any kind of aftermarket BOV?
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Re: Car stalling when cold

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yeah an atmospheric/hybrid can really mess up your idle/starting/stopping at a light
91 L-TW Wagon with a full Swap -RIP
92 SS Prefaced, GD dash swapped, 22T/205 Hybrid 20 psi - BEAST!
93 SS Bone Stock Gone!
94 TW Bone Stock Gone!
91 SS 4EAT Sold!
98 LGT 4EAT
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