Why rough engine when stopping?

ILO

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Any ideas why my '95 DX 4 cyl automatic starts/runs fine but as you come to a stop the engine runs rough - just as you think it might stall if it continues - it smoothes out and idles normally. The spark plugs, cap and rotor have about 10K miles on them. The air filter is clean and I cleaned the PCV valve. No engine lights and acceleration is normal. Doesn't happen every time you stop but does so occasionally, at least right now. Thanks for your help.
 
try to clean the EGR valve-my 97 dx used to do this until i cleaned my EGR valve. its located under the throttle body on the 1.5; its only held on by 2 bolts...
 
Thanks for that info. It sounds logical. Beyond plugs and filters though I'm not that proficient with engines. Could you please give me a location to look at for the EGR? Thanks.
 
yea i did plugs and wires and distibuter caps and it still ran bad...
1.to get to the EGR you will need a phillips screwdriver, a ratchet set(make sure its metric!) and brake cleaner for the carbon build-up.
2.first you need to remove the intake hose(between your throttle body and the airbox) just simply unplug all the sensors(two i believe,but not sure).
3.then if you look under the throttle body you will see two bolts; its kinda tight, so if you have larger hands expect slightly scraped knuckles. After you have removed the bolts be careful not to lose the thin metal gasket between the valve and the engine* (*for lack of better word)
4. Once the EGR is off you need to unscrew the four screws holding the spring and valve together(be careful the screws are soft)
5.put a drop of oil on the spring and spray and scrape the sh** out of the holes-use a whole can if you need to!
6.reasemble the EGR and bolt back on-dont forget the metal gasket.
7.put the intake hose back on and reconnect the sensors,then disconect negative side of the battery and pump the brakes 6-10 times-this resets all the sensors
8. reconnect the battery and start her up!
total cost is about $2.50 for the brake cleaner,oh yea its easiest when engine is cool so you dont burn yourself- Good Luck!(cheers2)
 
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lol no problem...i had to find out myself because the 2.0 engine is different and there is no write up for the 1.5-it actually takes 30 min at the most. good luck!
 
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