Originally posted by 1998contourV6:
This problem isn't serious but it is starting to annoy me. It only happens on real cold mornings. I start the car and let it run for a couple of minutes then i will either put it in Drive or Reverse and car will stutter and sometimes die. then start back up and drive fine. If i rev the engine in park for 30 seconds or so then take off it won't do it. Anybody havings this problem, any ideas???
Thoughts much appreciated

1998 contour V6 atx black se



I have a 98 Contour LX with 80K, and am experiencing similar problems. Its idles rough also, but doesn't die once I'm actually going (runs fine). Its happened the last few days, and it has been the coldest days of the winter yet. My CEL is on now too.

I'm guessing its the IAC. My big question is will it be okay for the next 2 days before I can fix it?