2004 Sedan will not idle after start

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Jan 2, 2010 | 01:28 PM
  #1  
I put a new battery in a few days ago. Now the car does not always stay running after starting. I did the Basic ECU reset, the Acc. Pedal released learning, throttle valve closed learning, and the idle air volume learning. I even did the cruising setting of the air/fuel ratio.

Car will stay running if you rev it after starting. It runs perfectly.

Any help or ideas will be appreciated,

Mark
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Jan 2, 2010 | 01:34 PM
  #2  
Sounds like the MAF is a problem and is going not sure tho.
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Jan 2, 2010 | 01:48 PM
  #3  
How many miles have you driven it? I had a similar problem with mine. I kept the revs up with the throttle and just drove it around for about 10 minutes.

That cleared everything up.
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Jan 2, 2010 | 04:20 PM
  #4  
I've driven the car about 20 miles so far.
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Jan 3, 2010 | 04:23 PM
  #5  
sounds like a throttle body or MAF issue - quick diagnostics at the dealership should tell you what you need to do - mine does not charge me to hook it up and tell me the problem...I usually go and fix it myself after I know what is exactly wrong.
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Jan 3, 2010 | 05:11 PM
  #6  
Are you sure you were able to complete the procedure?
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Jan 3, 2010 | 05:16 PM
  #7  
I'm sure I completed the procedures. I had trouble getting the air volume one done. The SES light did not always work as the procedure said, probably a timing issue. I was using a watch to count the seconds.

The problem has to relate to the battery change, doesn't it? I don't see how the MAF or throttle body could be a problem since all was okay before the battery change. I even used my scanner and no problems are indicated.

Mark
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Jan 3, 2010 | 05:22 PM
  #8  
How long was your battery disconnected for? Did you correctly perform the procedure when the SES light did work?
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Jan 3, 2010 | 05:37 PM
  #9  
Battery was disconnected for about 20 minutes. Yes, I did the procedure per the service manual.

Thanks,

Mark
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Jan 3, 2010 | 11:34 PM
  #10  
maybe your battery has a loose connection
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Jan 8, 2010 | 04:27 PM
  #11  
Fixed
Car readjusted itself now, is working great, no more stalls.
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