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Old 05-22-04, 02:12 PM
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Unhappy idle

This really isnt my car, its my brothers but......
He starts it and it runs great.........then when he puts it into gear it dies.....any ideas on what it could be please let me know.

i appreciate any input on this subject.
Old 05-22-04, 02:19 PM
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sounds like the clutch might not be engaging enough--- could just need adjusting.
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Its an automatic.
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An automatic with a vacuum leak?
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Ah, we posted at the same time. Just look for cracked rubber hoses. Maybe the modulator is acting up?
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I dont know, thats what im asking......if anyone knows what the hell could be wrong w/ it.
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Honestly i dont know a **** load about his car......ive got a 86 300zx and its quite different
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hmmmm. my bros escort did that back when it was an auto. he never got it fixed though, he did a swap to 5speed.
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Sometimes its a bad converter. Is it reverse also or just drive?
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