Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2003 12:58:38 +0100 From: "GG" <dt97gdnonopsamail.com> Subject: Re: stalling at stops
"Grunff" <grunffnopsam.com> wrote in message news:b6br5g$3guav$1nopsam52899.news.dfncis.de... > Shawn wrote: > > My '88 900 keeps dying whenever I come to a stop sign/stop light. It > > will start up again right away, but then stall again on the next stop. > > Last time this > > occured, about 3 years ago, it was a simple fix, I changed the battery > > and was on my way. This time I changed the battery, but no change. I'd > > like to hear > > your suggestions as what to do next. Alternator is the first thing that > > comes to mind, but I'd like your input. > > Well, it could be one of a number of things. Why do you think > it's the laternator? > > The throttle dashpot is a common failure. It's job is to slow > down the closing of the throttle plate, but when it fails the > plate can just slam shut, causing a stall. This is what I'd > check first. > > Or it could be the AIC, which is the motor operated valve which > controls the idle. It's worth removing it, cleaning with carb > cleaner, lubing with oil, and putting back in. > > Or it could be the throttle position switch. This you can check > with a multimeter. > > -- > Grunff > could it also be a vac leak? I have a similar problem and took this to be the cause from reading similar post. My specific problem is slightly different in that when I then try to re-start the engine turns for a long time before sparking and I get a burning rubber smell!? Any suggestions? cheers, GG.
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