this just started happening 2 days ago. i searched and found questions about idle/stalling while driving but mines when i'm warming my car (93 del sol w/ b16a2 swap) up in the morning and not driving it. I start my car just fine then like maybe a minute later the idle starts dropping and it eventually stalls.... after it stalls it won't start up right away either, it sounds kind of boggish..... i dont know if its the cold or what but any help is appreciated..... thank ya

 

bump.... fuel filter might be shot i know it hasnt been changed in atleast 3 years

 

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Perhaps the throttle cable is loose or sticking from the cold as well...but the fuel filter could be it also. This happens to a lot of cars when its cold out...its not a huge concern but if its stalling i would be a little more concerned.

 

getting this out of the way, are you getting any check codes?
have you checked to see if your iacv is faulty?

 

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Perhaps the throttle cable is loose or sticking from the cold as well...but the fuel filter could be it also. This happens to a lot of cars when its cold out...its not a huge concern but if its stalling i would be a little more concerned. </TD></TR></TABLE>

how can you prevent it from sticking

 

if the throttle cable is sticking then it would idle high or it wouldnt be stalling at all. if the TB is dirty enuff the cable will feel sticky when you turn it, just make sure the cable holder on the intake manifold is on right and the cable isnt too snug just a lil loose so when you open the TB and let go it hits the stopper without the cable holding it back.

 

I think it's because you cut your springs. You car is just getting back at you now for all the abuse.

 

Yo, I was having the same issue. Make sure your battery is juicy enough and also make sure you have oil up in your ride. Next oil change get the right weight for cold weather. I raced like every weekends at PR's and I burn some oil after like 3 months of doing my oil change. I added some oil and the car was coo...

 

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rightttttttt
the fuel filter might be real old....proper oil is used...no check engine lights...IACV who knows it idles fine after it warms up...battery is pretty old too.

 

alirght, so i guess we shall try the fuel filter and new battery and see whats up.... i guess we'll have to wait til after all this snow though......... thanks for the help