1990 Camry stalls after I beat on It ( driving rough )

[crispmofo]

I just bought the car(auto trans) at 160k miles.
I changed the distributor cap and rotor.
The drives fine all the time if I drive normal, but if I drive it like I stole it, it will stall when I decide to slow down at a light or come to a complete stop.

Since it only stalls when I beat on it, what could this be?

[JMSports]

Originally Posted by crispmofo

I just bought the car(auto trans) at 160k miles.
I changed the distributor cap and rotor.
The drives fine all the time if I drive normal, but if I drive it like I stole it, it will stall when I decide to slow down at a light or come to a complete stop.

Since it only stalls when I beat on it, what could this be?

It is obvious that your Camry has feelings and thinks that you shouldnt beat on it.

Im not sure exactly, i know what the problems might be for stalling, but thats just regular stalling, in your case, your car hates you.

[disregard]

Idle air control valve dirty or clogged ?

[crispmofo]

Haven't checked it, but I will do it next...

[fredk]

clean up the throttle body