idle fine.but stalls while reversing

[Robert Clark]

hey guys.

i have a 99 dodge stratus,

while reversing it will stall when you take your foot off the gas peddle.iv looked and i cannot find what causeing this.

the car will drive and idle fine.but when you go to revers it will studder and die.

can anyone give me some clues? or has anyone had this problem.

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[EricTheCarGuy]

Start with any check engine light codes you might have. Since it only happens in reverse, you might have a transmission problem that’s causing the issue. Any codes you may pull would be important clues as to what might be going on there. These articles might help also.

http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-idle-problems

http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-performance-issues

http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-transmission-problems

Keep us posted on your progress and good luck.

[Bill]

I have seen a few older Chrysler cars with this problem. It could be the torque converter locking up in reverse. You might have a transmission tech check it for you. They usually don’t charge for an opinion.

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