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Question: What would make my car kill when I put it in gear.

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jrich4344, Lake Charles, LA, July 27, 2011, 22:32
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My car kiss when I put it in gear but when I try cranking it a second time it starts up but it kinda jerks for a lil while then it operates normal after I drive it for like 5 or 7 minutes. Can someone help me with this?

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    dandd July 28, 2011, 11:34
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    Need to check for any yellow service engine soon codes and then deal with any that come up. It sounds like either a vacuum leak or a defective idle air control motor and or dirty throttle body.

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    jrich4344, July 28, 2011, 18:56
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    Where is the idle air control motor located at?

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