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Old Dec 28, 2005 | 02:29 AM
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Stalling when in reverse

Morning all,

Hope you all had a good Christmas!

Am back at work today and I've noticed my truck has developed an annoying habit of stalling when I put it in reverse. Its happened quite a few times now when I get to work and go to park it up. I don't get any codes and it can't be temperature/ run time related as its after a 30 mile journey. When I come to a stop I can put it in reverse, the vehicle will move back about a quarter of a wheel turn and then dies. It restarts without hesitation and continues to drive ok after that.

I don't recall whether I have my foot on the gas or not - probably not as its only just gone into gear. Its on a flat hard surface so its not gradient related.

Recently had a tune up etc and runs perfect all other times.

Any ideas? Is reverse a higher ratio than 1st perhapse?

Simon,
 
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Old Dec 28, 2005 | 02:54 AM
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low idle, bad t/c or a vacuum leak.
 
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Old Dec 28, 2005 | 05:36 AM
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idle is around 600-800, has had new torque convertor a month or so ago, might be vacuum leak but have check and replaced most of the hoses recently...
 
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is that idle in drive?
 
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its nearer the 800+ rpm mark when idle in drive.
 
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you might be on the right lines mentioning the idle actually. I've also noticed it is not idleing as fast on start up as before. Used to be around 1200-1400rpm but is now nearer 1000rpm. I'll have a look at the IAC - probably due for a clean.
 
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