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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 12:23 AM
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Hey guys I have a problem and I was hoping someone could point me in the right direction. Basically when I start the car (86 coupe) after its warmed up it will start and idle fine but when I put it in reverse and press the gas the engine sometimes dies. I can rev the engine in park or neutral as much as I want with no problems. If I let it idle for a minute or two before putting it in gear I don't have any problems. I was thinking some thing might be wrong with the cold start valve but I really don't know. Any ideas?

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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 04:45 PM
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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 03:58 AM
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What is the RPM at idle just before you throw it into a gear?
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Adjust your idle up a bit.
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Maybe clean trotlebody and IAC valve to.

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Old Apr 7, 2010 | 11:09 PM
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What is the RPM at idle just before you throw it into a gear?

If i put it into gear when the RPMs are above 1000-1200 it dies. If I wait for it to drop to around 700-800 its fine. I'll check the throttle body tomorrow. thanks
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