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2000 ex, starts, very low idle, then dies

Old Oct 25, 2013
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Angry 2000 ex, starts, very low idle, then dies

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The car will start but then idles really low, like 500 rpms, stays on for 30 seconds and then stalls. Giving it gas while idling only makes it stall sooner. When I take out the spark plugs they are wet with gas. This is some improvement in the last couple weeks when it wouldnt start at all. Since then I have done:
-new distributor (tried two new ones)
-new plugs and wires (wires are in correct firing order)
-new engine coolant temp sensor
-new crank position sensor
-new timing belt (yes it is correct, both cam and firing)
-new fuel filter
-oil change
-cleaned throttle body
-cleaned fuel injectors, tested for leaks, there good
-checked for vacuum leaks
-checked fuses
- fuel pump works fine, comes on, builds pressure
I dont know what else to do, im going crazy. im thinking maybe fuel pressure regulator?? when i pulled the vacuum hose off it, it did have a faint smell of gas, but then tried it again days later and nothing. It seems that its getting to much gas. When it wouldnt start, spraying starting fluid didnt do anything. Any ideas???

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Old Feb 22, 2014
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Re: 2000 ex, starts, very low idle, then dies

Did u try to clean or replace you idle air control valve?
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