Engine stalls when I turn wheel at low idle. Chck light on.

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CLETUS1821
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I have a 2001 Dodge Stratus 4 cyl 2.4 with 135,000 miles. It stalls each time I turn the wheel while in idle either in park or with the transmission engaged. If I apply gas it does not stall. A day after this started the check engine light came on. Any clues?
May 29, 2007 at 7:39 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Sounds like it could be the Idla Air Control Valve. It adjusts idle, and the PCM can see the load of the p/s pump and should adjust idle accordingly
May 29, 2007 at 8:09 AM
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CLETUS1821
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Is this the AAS motor? and How much of a job is it for someone who does not have a ton of experience under the hood but is very patient?
May 29, 2007 at 8:59 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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AAS motor? IAC ISC motor
May 29, 2007 at 9:52 AM
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Turned out to be the PCM, or at least that is what the error code said. P0601. Is there really a way to wipe out the stored codes by disconnecting the negative terminal and holding the ignition for 20 seconds? Is it even worth the effort?
May 29, 2007 at 12:22 PM
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not worth it, they will reset if there isnt any problem
May 29, 2007 at 12:54 PM