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Car starts ok then stops when you take your foot off the excellerator to back up or go forward.you have to keep your foot on excellorator untill engine warms up.before that if you have to stop at a stop sign the engine stops.

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Clean or replace your IAC, idle air control valve. you can clean it with a can of spray carb cleaner. also clean the throtle bore and plate. use an old tooth brush to get in there.

the IAC controls your idle speed. it can become gummed up with deposits.

use the rest of the carb cleaner to check for vacuum leaks. just run engine and shoot short bursts at hose fittings and connections. The idle speed will change if you find a leak. dont catch on fire doing this!

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