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Question: shut off when stoping

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pochie, 2.4L 4 Cylinder, Camden, NJ, March 15, 2011, 21:38
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the van starts right up but when taking around the corner ever turn that i have to stop it shuts off throw it in N and start back up already change TPS sensor,, air temp sensor,, fuel pump,, and filter,but still have problem what can i try next ? no codes no check lights

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    patrick mannion from Greg Solow's Engine Room, March 15, 2011, 21:55
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    The idle speed is electronically controlled so I would do testing of that circuit and component. I would look at the air fuel trim values on a scan tool to see if there is a vacuum leak (if so the fuel trim figures would reflect "adding gas". Test things as opposed to replacing things! Autozone have some popular workshop manuals for free on line once you register (for free) on their website http://bit.ly/autozone_repair_info.
    and get an online repair manual subscription. There is a company that independent auto repair shops "buy" their information from that the same information inexpensively to do it yourselfers. The information is year make and model specific repair procedures, service bulletins, component locations, wiring diagrams ect.... Alldata is very easy to navigate http://bit.ly/AllData_Repair_Manuals_Online

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    DaveJHM March 15, 2011, 22:05
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    Check for a vacuum leak or an air intake leak. Other than that, would have to monitor for spark and fuel when the failure occurs.

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    Johnny Mopar March 17, 2011, 12:22
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    Intermittent engine stalling when taking foot off accelerator pedal (coasting) or coming to a stop is frequently caused by a dirty Throttle Body. The throttle plate and bore may become coated with contaminates from the intake system. This restricts the amount of air flow past the throttle plates at closed throttle to allow the Idle Air Control motor (IAC) to compensate and keep the engine at it’s programmed target idle. If the throttle body plate and bore are coated with contaminates. On some engines, removal of the throttle body is not necessary to clean.

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