Avenger problem (stalls at lower rpms)
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Avenger problem (stalls at lower rpms)
Hi, I am new to this forum and a pure fan of anything stamped "Diamond Motor Corp". I've fallen in love with them after driving a 3.0 dodge shadow (with mitsu motor) and then the 3000GT vr4 i bought (and sold 
) later. I am about to purchase a 96 dodge avenger from a private owner and according to the owners, it stalls when stopping, letting off the gas or whenever the gas pedal is not pressed. I looked at the car it shows no sign of physical wear and for $800 it seems to be a great bargain. The new parts installed were as follows - New timing belt, distributor, exhaust manifold kit and master cylinder, the car is 96 dodge avenger ES with the 2.5l motor (non turbo/modified). I was hoping some of you who have had the problem/fixed it could tell me what would be the best way to test what it is or what needs to be replaced. From other posts information I have gathered the TPS, the EGR valve, and the PCM. Please help!! I am looking forward to being a proud owner of a dodge avenger and plan on doing the 3.0l motor swap later on. I don't have the money atm and need to get the 2.5l able to run and drive efficiently!
) later. I am about to purchase a 96 dodge avenger from a private owner and according to the owners, it stalls when stopping, letting off the gas or whenever the gas pedal is not pressed. I looked at the car it shows no sign of physical wear and for $800 it seems to be a great bargain. The new parts installed were as follows - New timing belt, distributor, exhaust manifold kit and master cylinder, the car is 96 dodge avenger ES with the 2.5l motor (non turbo/modified). I was hoping some of you who have had the problem/fixed it could tell me what would be the best way to test what it is or what needs to be replaced. From other posts information I have gathered the TPS, the EGR valve, and the PCM. Please help!! I am looking forward to being a proud owner of a dodge avenger and plan on doing the 3.0l motor swap later on. I don't have the money atm and need to get the 2.5l able to run and drive efficiently!
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RE: Avenger problem (stalls at lower rpms)
Those items pretty much sums it up, lol. I would check the spark plugs and wires too, not to mention the plug gaps. Also, the upstream o2 sensors can cause it to die at idle.
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RE: Avenger problem (stalls at lower rpms)
the owner atm said they did some kind of suction cleaning to the entire fuel supply/intake system
i don't know if this included the throttle body, what would be good for cleaning out the throttle body/intake, that seafoam stuff?
i don't know if this included the throttle body, what would be good for cleaning out the throttle body/intake, that seafoam stuff?
