What Happens When the Idle Motor in a Car is Damaged?
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Damage to the car's idle motor can result in the vehicle failing to start, the engine stalling automatically, and unstable idling, among other issues. The idle motor controls the idle air flow, making it prone to getting dirty. Excessive dust entering the idle motor can cause it to jam or become damaged. Vehicle Fails to Start: A damaged idle motor can prevent the vehicle from starting. The vehicle may require pressing the accelerator pedal to start, as the idle motor remains closed when damaged, blocking air from entering the intake manifold, thus preventing startup. Automatic Stalling: If the engine stalls automatically after starting, this is typically a fault caused by a damaged idle motor. Unstable Idling: After starting, the vehicle may experience idling vibrations or instability due to an unstable idle motor. This is usually caused by carbon buildup in the idle motor.