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Frequent Stalling During Engine Warm-Up

Check In Order Listed:

- Engine Control Module
Check MIL action (see Diagnostic Trouble Code Extraction). Is MIL coming on/are codes stored/is light on steady?

- Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve
Perform Idle Air Control Valve tests as shown for DTC 14.


- Fuel Supply
Fuel Injector - Perform Fuel Injector tests as shown for DTC 16.
Contaminated Fuel - Inspect for contaminated fuel.

- Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
Perform Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor tests as shown for DTC 6.