Hello to you all, My first visit. I think the car is attempting to set the idle? I don't really know what's going on. It will start and run a couple mins. The idle goes up and down for 3 or 4 cycles, so low that the car stalls. If I put just a touch of pressure on the gas I can catch it before it stalls. It will eventually run smooth and idle fine for the rest of the day and on every subsequent start up after throughout the day. I almost think it's suffocating itself. I am not a mechanic, but I want to learn. A secondary note. I understand before OBD2 came online officially all kinds of connectors where being put on cars for diagnostics. Auto zone said it could not scan for codes because the car is a 1994. I've been under the dash a bit lately and it sure looks like an OBD2 connector mounted there. Could my 1994 century have gotten an early OBD2 connector? I mean it is the "Special Edition" after all. LOL! Many Thanks, I look forward to hearing from you.
Check the basics first. Check the Air Filter and for any fluid leaks if its bad enough to drip on the ground then you need to address the leak and check for vacuum leaks(you'll here a sucking sound) if there any of those that could cause it too. Check your spark plugs and have your battery and alternator load tested at Autozone or any place like them(they do it for free) Beyond that you'll need to take it somewhere and have them check it out further.
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Hey there, Thanks for the quick reply. I was watching a boat load of Scotty's videos today. Your comment seals it. First thing I am checking tomorrow is the air filter. I was wondering about vacuum, MAP and MAFs. EGR ... There are no drips on the cement drive way. That part is tight as a drum, so far anyways. Just checked all fluids 2 days ago. all where I left them, full. BTW 90k miles. Thanks again