Stalling while driving

Tiny
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  • 1999 MAZDA PROTEGE
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1999 Mazda Protege - Occasionally starts but then doesn't run long then car does not start at all the car stalls out while i'm driving it will restart and run for a little while but then stall out again. This happens maybe 3 times then the car stalls and will not restart until the engine completely cools
Thursday, January 12th, 2012 AT 2:03 AM

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Tiny
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Scan for codes. Check fuel pressure. Check for vacuum leaks.
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 AT 12:18 PM
Tiny
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The fuel pressure is good. I'll check for codes. Where do I check for vacuum leaks
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 AT 12:18 PM
Tiny
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Anywhere there is a place where vacuum can leak from. Intake gaskets, Vacuum hoses. Fittings. Etc. I like to use carburetor cleaner. Spray liberally along the joints and other possible sources of leaks. If the engine idle changes, you've found a leak.
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