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Thread: Car stalls after complete stop

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    Default Car stalls after complete stop

    This usually occurs after highway/fast driving (i.e getting off the highway and stopping at a stop sign/light).

    Something with the throttle?


    Thanks in advance

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    as in the engine dies? Mine did this a while back a few times before my transmission was replaced.... it may be an issue with the autobox
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    Yes, the engine dies. I have to shift into park and restart.

    Please don't say the transmission!

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    Could be the idle control valve.

    Give it a clean and see if it's any better.

    HTH
    All the best

    Bob

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    BobHarris:

    Do I clamp the hoses (do I need to clamp em?) that go to the ICV, remove the ICV, and clean (with carb cleaner)?

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    No need to clamp the hoses. They carry air, not coolant.

    Yes, remove and clean with carb cleaner.

    1997 535i V8
    5spd, OBC, A/C, cruise, BMW phone, factory M-Tech wheel & suspension, 18" Alpinas

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    if you can slightly push on the gas to keep the idle up.. then definitely the ICV.

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    See Stumbles at Idle
    and Idle Control Valve?

    It is worth considering.

    Jim

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    Take a look

    Jim

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