Viper Was Stalling Today

[Dimitrios]

took car out for an oil change and when i get on the gas and take it up to about 5krpms and then just drop the car in nuetral it stalls and have to start it up again. anyone know whats up with it?

 

[Rollin4]

The first thing I would check is the Idle Air Control. Carbon builds up on them and will cause the car to stall. Had that problem with my 94, pull up to a stop and the engine died. Cleaned the IAC and Throttle Bodies and that cured the problem.

 

[Joseph Houss]

Also, check your battery! A slightly lower than needed voltage can confuse the idle control sensor. Leading to stallout during decelleration.

FYI: Battery doesn't have to be completely dead... and could in fact, seem very normal, as it could have enough power to start the V10!

 

[Mighty GTS]

Mine did the same thing the other day after I had not driven it for a few weeks. IT would not idle. After warming it up a bit for a few miles on the interstate, problem is gone and hasn;t returned.

 

[Joseph Dell]

I second the battery notion. you'd be amazed what gremelins can appear in the viper with a slightly-less-than-new battery. if the battery is more than 2 years old, start there.

JD

 

[95Viper]

I'll second the Idle Air Control and TB cleaning. I removed the IAC and it comes apart in two pieces. I cleaned all this out. Runs great now.

 

[Dimitrios]

i like to thank everyone for their help. just to make it a bit more detailed. that day ive been getting very loud pops almost like m80 fire works, very scary pops and at night noticed flames or when i was driving through the tunnels or under the bridges i see the flames or explosion coming from the driver side cat conv side. also car stinks like gas or something. does this make sense??

 

[AviP]

Your problem is in the spark plugs or ignition wires. It's the unburnt fuel igniting in the exhaust. Better check it fast. Let us know when you find out.

 

[plumcrazy]

call tator...he's close enough

 

[AviP]

That also probably explains why your V10 was feeling like a V8. It's surprising that OBDII hasn't triggered on the "Check Engine" light yet.

 

[Dimitrios]

joseph houss was on the money. battery just died today.