my car almost stalls sometimes at idle!!

[pills_PMD]

when i stop, my car drops below 500rpms and shakes. i don't know what the #### it could be.. someone help!<p>[This message has been edited by Custommx3 (edited May 30, 2001).]

[Custommx3]

Mine was similar to your problem.. it could be a number of things. My solution was that I had clogged injectors and had to have them cleaned. the mechanic said over the counter detergents wouldnt resove it. Also have you Installed an intake recently? If the hose that was connected to your airbox is clogged, it will do that. Could be a vaccume leak or even the tranny.

[pills_PMD]

i put a k&n filter in. but that's all.

[Custommx3]

Where do you have the intake hose that was on the airbox?<BR><P>------------------<BR>Barry Clark<BR><I><B>Moderator</B></I><BR>1995 Mazda Mx-3 RS<BR>Chaste White<BR><A HREF="http://www.barrykclark.com" TARGET=_blank>barrykclark.com</A> <BR> custommx3@usa.net

[pills_PMD]

the intake hose is still in place. i just took it off and it isn't clogged<BR>

[Custommx3]

Problem is its just laying there<BR>its use to having air pumped through it.. <BR>that MAY be your problem.<BR>or it may be what I suggested before.<P>------------------<BR>Barry Clark<BR><I><B>Moderator</B></I><BR>1995 Mazda Mx-3 RS<BR>Chaste White<BR><A HREF="http://www.barrykclark.com" TARGET=_blank>barrykclark.com</A> <BR> custommx3@usa.net

[MX394RSR_JMCB]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by pills_PMD:<BR><B>when i stop, my car drops below 500rpms and shakes. i don't know what the #### it could be.. someone help!<P>[This message has been edited by Custommx3 (edited May 30, 2001).]</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P><BR>I had the same thing happen to me on my car...when i stopped for about 5-8 seconds or so...the rpms dropped and the car began to shake.....this was the result of one of my hoses(very small) plugged to the intake manifold that had disconnected...CHECK your hoses!!! it might save you a lot of $$$$ and time.....if it isn't a hose i would say there is a high change of it being a clogged sensor..again, it could be a hose, anyways good luck!!!

[pills_PMD]

where exactly is this small hose??? do you have to take anything apart to get to it, or can you see it from the top.??

[Custommx3]

On your Stock airbox there was a black hose that came off of the side of it.. thats what I am referring too.<P>And PLEASE put your topics in the proper catagory. Me and jeff have moved several of yours already to the general forum<P>------------------<BR>Barry Clark<BR><I><B>Moderator</B></I><BR>1995 Mazda Mx-3 RS<BR>Chaste White<BR><A HREF="http://www.barrykclark.com" TARGET=_blank>barrykclark.com</A> <BR> custommx3@usa.net

[pills_PMD]

alright.

[Brainless]

I had that problem when my battery died.<BR>Maybe an electrical problem.<BR>I'm not an expert.<P>------------------<BR>Brainless<BR>93 red RS

[pills_PMD]

it;s been doing it for several months, so i think the battery would have died before that. it may be that the alternator is too weak.... but a stinger one is like 500 USD

[Custommx3]

take it to a dealership. ask a mechanic if it sounds like clogged injectors, he knew right off the bat what mine was, and it fixed it.<BR>also, if u have an ATX, check the fluid level<BR><P>------------------<BR>Barry Clark<BR><I><B>Moderator</B></I><BR>1995 Mazda Mx-3 RS<BR>Chaste White<BR><A HREF="http://www.barrykclark.com" TARGET=_blank>barrykclark.com</A> <BR> custommx3@usa.net

[ddmalcore]

heh... i had that problem and mind turned out to be only 25 pounds of compression in cylender #3. i fixed that with a brand new engine... only $4500 and i got a racing clutch... i like it alot, and credit cards rule!

[pills_PMD]

my dad is a mechanic and he says its not clogged injectors.