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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 11:38 AM
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Hey boys, so I just re entered the SC game, some might know me when I had the Toyota Soarer couple years back. Now im finally back in the game with a 96 SC400.

mileage on the vehicle,
415XXX km's
Engine
200XXX km's

So heres the deal. It runs super strong, pulls hard, and drives smooth. But when I'll be sitting at a red light, itll ether bog out, or lean right out and die at the red light.
I can restart it just fine, but from your experiences what would be the problem? What's your experience with this problem.
Give me your 2 cents!

Thanks guys!!

-Stephane
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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 06:01 PM
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Does the problem correct itselt when the AC is on? Typical item for this issue is the idle air control valve.
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Old Jun 6, 2011 | 08:07 AM
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climate control dont work lol
so i wouldnt know
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Old Jun 12, 2011 | 05:31 PM
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clean out the IAC idle air control valve.
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