Hear squeaking and now car dies when idling

PANDA6959

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2002 FORD MUSTANG
110,000 MILES

Started with "check fuel cap light" for about 2 weeks, then started running rough when going uphill, then had check engine light on. All lights are now off but last night I started to hear the squeaking noise and today I can't stop at a light without it stalling out and the noise is very loud. Does drive fine on a highway stretch

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012 AT 8:57 PM

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SATURNTECH9

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So is the belt squeaking?I need to get the codes your computer has can you get me the exact code numbers you have?

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Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012 AT 9:10 PM

PANDA6959

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I don't have any code numbers? Th belts justt started squeaking last night and just now they were so bad I was afraid to drive it and it dies if th gas pedal is not pushd down.

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Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012 AT 9:15 PM

SATURNTECH9

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What size engine do you have?We need to get those codes even if you have to get a cheap code reader to read them. See if the auto parts store will rent you a code reader like auto zone etc.

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Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012 AT 9:32 PM

MTELLEZGMS

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My 1998 mustang GT is doing the same thing, although it's not leaving any codes. When I start in the morning it will shutoff unless I rev it some. I do that then drive it for about five miles and it goes fine. When I get to my destination and let it sit for longer than 30 mins it happens again. I'm thinking it might be a vacumm hose leak but not sure, Thoughts?

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Wednesday, January 11th, 2012 AT 5:52 PM