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No.5 Engine Stalls-After Start, At Idle: Notes

NO.5 ENGINE STALLS-AFTER START, AT IDLE [BP, BP WITH TC] DESCRIPTION & POSSIBLE CAUSE

5 Engine stalls-after start, at idle
DESCRIPTION 
  • Engine stops unexpectedly at idle and/or after start.
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • A/C system improper operation
  • Air leakage from intake-air system parts
  • Purge solenoid valve malfunction
  • Improper operation of IAC valve
  • EGR valve malfunction
  • No signal from CKP sensor or CMP sensor due to sensor, related wire or wrong installation
  • Vacuum leakage
  • Low engine compression
  • Spark leakage from high-tension leads
  • Poor fuel quality
  • PCV valve malfunction
  • ACL restriction
  • Restriction in exhaust system
  • Electrical connector disconnection
  • Open or short circuit in FP body and related harness
  • No battery power supply to PCM or poor GND
  • Inadequate fuel pressure
  • FP mechanical malfunction
  • Fuel leakage from fuel injector
  • Fuel injector clogging
  • Immobilizer system activation
    WARNING:
    • The following troubleshooting flow chart contains the fuel system diagnosis and repair procedures. Read the following warnings before performing the fuel system services:
      • Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.
      • Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete "BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION" and "AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION".

        (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION )

        (See AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION )

    CAUTION:
    • Disconnecting/connecting quick release connector without cleaning it may possibly cause damage to fuel pipe and quick release connector. Always clean quick release connector joint area before disconnecting/connecting, and make sure that it is free of foreign material.