1997 Fiat Uno Car Keeps shutting off.

1997 FIAT UNO
250,000 MILES
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SLANER
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Hi I drive a uno fire 1.1 and i reinstalled almost every part in my engine last year but recently my car keeps switching off when i slow down at traffic lights or stops. i thought it was the break booster but when i pump the breaks the car stays idling and when i accelerate in 1st gear it moves then dies. What can be the problem?
Sep 15, 2013 at 10:51 PM
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Check idle control motor, does it hold a steady idle when you first stat it up?
Sep 21, 2013 at 11:11 PM
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Hi yes it holds a steady idle i tuned it a bit high. When i tune the idling and turn the air screw completely closed the car does not shut down. A mechanic told me air might be escaping somewhere on the carb but do you think it can be the screw?
Sep 22, 2013 at 10:36 PM
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So this is a carby engine, ok, check to see if it has an idle solenoid and check for vacuum leaks around the base of the carby and check all vacuum lines, start here.
Sep 23, 2013 at 2:33 AM
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Thank you! ill start checking all the pipes attached to the carb.
Sep 23, 2013 at 3:30 AM
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ok, let me know how you get on.
Sep 23, 2013 at 5:12 AM