When outdoor temps are in 90's why does idle drop out?

Asked by uncool Jul 09, 2010 at 07:47 PM about the Mazda RX-7

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My car only stalls at low idle about 2 weeks a year when outside temps are high and sun bakes on the hood of my rx 7?  Once I start driving & air moves thru, car is fine.

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Have you had the EGR valve checked? If its gummed up it can cause idle to slip especially since higher heat reduces the amount of o2 in the air

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