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Can someone please help me fix a Dialogue Bug?
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I have a 1991 toyota xtracab and as of a few months ago my truck engine will shut
off sometimes when I come to a complete stop or if I am stationary and turning my
steering wheel. I had my auto shop check out the idle valve twice and they said it was
fine. I also replaced my alternator and battery not more than a year ago.
When the engine shuts off the electronics remains on.
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2012-01-15, 10:35 PM #1High Overlord
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My truck engine shuts off when I come to a stop sometimes. Ideas?
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2012-01-15, 11:20 PM #2Mechagnome
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Do you drive manually?
Because I had the same problem with my motorcycle once.
I've let someone renew my coupling and I had no problems any more afterwards.
I'm no expert in it though.
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2012-01-15, 11:26 PM #3Merely a Setback
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You're engine is likely not idling correctly. Make sure the timing is adjusted properly.
Human progress isn't measured by industry. It's measured by the value you place on a life.
Just, be kind.
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2012-01-15, 11:27 PM #4Epic!
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It could be quite a few things, so... I would say take it to a shop that does more than just oil changes.
It is always best to go with reputable shops. Personal referrals etc...
Otherwise, you can try getting ballsy and purchasing what is called a Haynes manual. It will tell you how to take apart and fix just about anything in your vehicle. http://www.haynes.com/ is where to find any more info on that. Of course, this route will take a bit of elbow grease and a bit of mechanical aptitude to complete.
Originally Posted by Cyanotical
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2012-01-15, 11:28 PM #5The Patient
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My old car was doing that for a while, it had turned out some mice made a nest in the air filter and it was just overheating.
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2012-01-15, 11:30 PM #6Keyboard Turner
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I had this happen with my 1997 Dodge Dakota and it turned out it was because of low coolant/antifreeze. The sensor freaked out and made it idle and coast really shakily as if it were going to stall. So yeah, check your fluid levels just to be sure it's not something simple like that.
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2012-01-16, 12:53 AM #7Pit Lord
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Yeah, take it to a mechanic.
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2012-01-16, 12:58 AM #8Banned
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Have you tried not stopping?
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2012-01-16, 01:18 AM #9Legendary!
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Where is the temperature gauge at when the engine shuts off?
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2012-01-16, 01:21 AM #10High Overlord
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Its an automatic and the temperature gauge never goes past half.
Haha you are so wise why did I not think of that. :P Originally Posted by Foosha
Have you tried not stopping?
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2012-01-16, 03:43 AM #11High Overlord
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mass air flow sensor, try when you slow to a stop pop it in nutral and keep the rpms up by feathering the gas
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