Case of the studdering car HELP

[89cordlx]

Allright, when I am in drive, and I am at a complete stop my cars rpms go to like 500 or less, and the car almost dies. Then when I press the gas to go it studders and studders, then has a surge of energy and goes (but doing so it practically dies). So I tightened the throttle cable, which was pretty slack, and that fixed my gas pedal that seemed loose. I was told it could be my alternator, anyone else have any ideas?

[SiR]

It might just nned a tune-up.


Rooz

[YK86]

I would tune it up the engine and replace the fuel filters. If it's still running bad, we can eliminate those from the list and give you more suggestions.

[89AccordLX]

Check your timing, and check to see how it idles on a cold day when you start it right away, if it idles low it could be your idle. My car was doing that exact same thing.

[89cordlx]

i's not timing because when it is cold it does not do the studder ting, it's after it is warmed up. I will have it in to get a tune up by the end of the week. So I will be able to get back to you guys.