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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 01:03 PM
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Stalling when engine cold

It seems like a new phenomenom for me. When I first start the car, and the engine is cold, the car is more prone to stalling. It seems like I have to rev the car higher to get it to move without stalling even when in neutral. I don't think it outside temp related, cause it's still like 85deg here.
Once the car warms up it drives fine without any problems. I am at 30,000 miles and planning my service this thurs. Could this be a sign of anything, is there anything I should do, worry about, or just let the car warm up before I drive it? Thanks.
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 01:06 PM
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let the car warm up, its normal
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 01:06 PM
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who tuned your car, it may be that the cold idle rpm is too low..
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 01:07 PM
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When was the last time you changed your plugs?
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 01:12 PM
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Al tuned it almost a year ago, this has started recently. Still on original plugs, that should be changed thur, could that cause my problem?
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 01:14 PM
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are you doing the 30K service yourself?
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 01:17 PM
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are you doing the 30K service yourself?
no. I get it free at the dealer.
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 01:39 PM
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spark plugs is a good place to start...
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 02:53 PM
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no. I get it free at the dealer.
I bought my 2005 used but it's still under warranty as far as I know. How are you getting the service for free?
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 03:33 PM
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My car came with 45,000 miles free maintenence. Have you dealer look up your car to see if you are eligable.
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 04:06 PM
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My car came with 45,000 miles free maintenence. Have you dealer look up your car to see if you are eligable.

Only applies to the original owner along with the 10 year 100k warranty
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 04:40 PM
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I assume my car has the 5 year/60K warranty. I looked at the documentation briefly and it says the warranty is transferrable. Not sure if it requires any paperwork or anything though.
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Old Dec 5, 2006 | 12:53 AM
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Originally Posted by siQness
let the car warm up, its normal
+1 its normal. when is the last time you cleaned your maf sensor? may want to clean it
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