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Adelaide, the drift capit...
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February 2005
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need help quick, engine stalling under 500rpm
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Fri, 07 October 2005 15:04
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my 82 celica keeps stalling when the revs drop below 500rpm, including while driving. the battery/charge light is also on. its feeling sluggish and the exhaust also occasionaly makes a popping sound.
can any one help, i need the car to drive to mallala tomorrow
thanks in advance
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Location:
Perth, WA
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December 2004
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Re: need help quick, engine stalling under 500rpm
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Fri, 07 October 2005 15:08
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the popping is probably the engine backfiring.
it sounds like your cars massivley out of tune.
and im pretty sure any car would stall at 500 rpm, ive never seen an engine drop that low.
the battery/charge light is most probably the alternator or battery.
chuck a multimeter over the terminals while the car is running to see if your altinator is busted, it should read 13-14 Volts.
for more help, ask more detailed questions 
Eldar.O.
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Location:
Adelaide, the drift capit...
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February 2005
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Re: need help quick, engine stalling under 500rpm
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Fri, 07 October 2005 15:20
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thanks for the help EldarO
it only started happening when i drove it about half and hour ago, it was totally fine before that.
it doesn't drop to 500rpm then cough and stuff, then stall. the needle just keeps going down and the engine stops.
the alternator is a reconditioned one put in not long ago and the battery connections look fine.
the battery level in my car shows about 12 when its normally closer to 18
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Location:
Sydney.. North Shore
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May 2005
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Re: need help quick, engine stalling under 500rpm
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Fri, 07 October 2005 15:22
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| EMD-RA60 wrote on Sat, 08 October 2005 01:20 |
it doesn't drop to 500rpm then cough and stuff, then stall. the needle just keeps going down and the engine stops.
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i have the exact same problem with my 4age.. usually happens when engine gets just over half way on the temp guage
will be interested to see what the problem is and if anyone knows how to fix it
chris
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Location:
Adelaide, the drift capit...
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February 2005
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Re: need help quick, engine stalling under 500rpm
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Fri, 07 October 2005 15:30
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| 4agerolla wrote on Sat, 08 October 2005 01:22 |
| EMD-RA60 wrote on Sat, 08 October 2005 01:20 |
it doesn't drop to 500rpm then cough and stuff, then stall. the needle just keeps going down and the engine stops.
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i have the exact same problem with my 4age.. usually happens when engine gets just over half way on the temp guage
chris
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mine does it no matter where the temperature is. 
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Location:
Brisbane, QLD
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August 2005
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Re: need help quick, engine stalling under 500rpm
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Sat, 08 October 2005 03:51
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Hey, if it happens ALL the time not just sometimes, my celica used to do that, my best guess (and what solved it for me) is your battery.
Under 500rpm the engine isnt turning fast enough to use your alternator to give you spark, and your battery's volts are fine (perhaps a little low) but i'm sure its just dead, and cant give enough current (Amps, not volts). if you have access to another car for half an hour, swap batteries and see if it helps. if it does, buy a new battery 
edit: as for u 4agerolla, thats just whacked.
[Updated on: Sat, 08 October 2005 03:55]
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Location:
Forster NSW
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September 2004
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Re: need help quick, engine stalling under 500rpm
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Sat, 08 October 2005 04:05
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Tune up is a must. Check your plugs, plug gaps, dizzy cap, points(if it's not electric), leads, and timing. Mixtures on the carby if you can on those motors - I don't know if the mixture screw is capped off.
How's the fuel economy?
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Location:
Gawler
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May 2005
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Re: need help quick, engine stalling under 500rpm
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Sat, 08 October 2005 07:23
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I quick solver if it is the battery, take it for a long drive say an hour or so, and relativly hig speeds, 80kph and above, if the alternator is working properly then the long drive should charge the battery (if in good condition) the battery is in bad condition, then get new battery and while you are at it, a good tune would be great.
New dizzy cap, leads, spark plug. and sort out gap and engine timing, providing you dont have and engine managment system or what not there really isnt much more that can go wrong.(touch wood) and your problem will be gone.
Sam.
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Location:
Brisbane, QLD
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August 2005
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Re: need help quick, engine stalling under 500rpm
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Sat, 08 October 2005 10:22
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| sagluren wrote on Sat, 08 October 2005 17:23 |
I quick solver if it is the battery, take it for a long drive say an hour or so, and relativly hig speeds, 80kph and above, if the alternator is working properly then the long drive should charge the battery (if in good condition) the battery is in bad condition, then get new battery and while you are at it, a good tune would be great.
Sam.
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not if the batteries as stuffed as mine was, lol.
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Location:
Adelaide
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March 2005
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Re: need help quick, engine stalling under 500rpm
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Sun, 09 October 2005 12:52
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1GG ben....1GG 1GG...
hey someone donate a 1GG engine to this guy....has to be working ho otherwise its useless....
come on.....
u can have my 7mge if ur preped to wait untill i can afford a conversion....
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Location:
sydney
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March 2004
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Re: need help quick, engine stalling under 500rpm
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Sun, 09 October 2005 13:02
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have u tried switching on elctrical to see if its worst? like is wipers wiping very slow or power window goes very slow? is lights dim? if so its possibly alt dead, or check the alt belt for condition and tension
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Registered:
February 2005
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Re: need help quick, engine stalling under 500rpm
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Mon, 10 October 2005 09:43
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I think that a tune may be in order. Also, if the car gets to below 500rpm then shouldnt you change your idle speed?, because im sure that if my car went below 500rpm it would stall too. Good luck
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Location:
Sydney.. North Shore
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May 2005
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Location:
Perth, WA
Registered:
December 2004
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Re: need help quick, engine stalling under 500rpm
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Mon, 10 October 2005 16:27
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as far as i know, oil conducts electricity fairly well.
now, imagine your points swimming in water?
that cant be good can it?
take your dizzy cap off and pull off your rotor and take a good look at it and your points inside the dizzy cap.
id hate to imagine what an engine would act like if it ignited on the compression stroke...
Eldar.O.
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Location:
Adelaide
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October 2005
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Re: need help quick, engine stalling under 500rpm
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Fri, 11 November 2005 03:29
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Are you a member of the Adelaide Classic Celica Club?
If not why not? 
I can help you tune your motor if it needs it!
The 21R is my motor of choice for CHEEP POWER!
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Location:
Melbourne
Registered:
August 2004
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Re: need help quick, engine stalling under 500rpm
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Fri, 11 November 2005 07:09
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i had this exact same problem in my Sprinter, turns out it was just a fuse, maybe have a look there.
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