Greetings,

I have a 96 Avenger and it is having idle problems. I took it into the shop and they said the EGR Solenoid needs to be replaced. I had already replaced the EGR Valve and do not see anything in the Chilton guide or online as far as purchasing a replacement EGR solenoid.

The problem I am having is that after I start up the car, when I go to put it into gear, it threatens to stall, unless I give it enough gas. If I put it into reverse, it will stall every time. Now, while I am driving, it tries to stall. The engine cuts out for a split second and then kicks back in.

The engine light has been on since I bought it a little over a year ago. When the car tries to stall, the engine light flickers off.

I am trying to get it fixed cheaply and have a couple friends who work on cars, but they want me to find out what's wrong, get the parts, and then bring the car to them.

Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks!

Colin

 

I'd try BLOCKING off the EGR you don't say what motor I'm guessing the V6 on the rear middle of the intake manifold

 

HEllo did you ever find your problem, my car is doing the exact same thing...

 

1st clean the intake tract with seafoam or intake cleaner
Cleaning the TB and intake tract
2nd Block off the EGR and see if the idle improves
Bad EGR can allow unmetered air in causing bad idle
A simple gasket made out of a pop can works well
If the idle improves either leave it blocked off or replace
3rd remove the IAC and clean it with intake cleaner
Sometimes cleaning will fee it up and return operation
LAST replace the IAC