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Engine is stalling at idle?

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What about the security system, where applicable? If you suspect a fuel issue, use a gage and check fuel pressure. Some of the national brand autostores used to loan out a fuel pressure gage. You may have to put up a deposit, but, you get it back when the tool is returned.
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Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020 AT 11:41 AM (Merged)
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OK, it doesn't sound like your security system. Any applicable trouble codes? To check codes yourself, at the least, you need an obd2 code reader for your year--make--model.
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Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020 AT 11:41 AM (Merged)
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I might have a friend that has a fuel pressure gauge, so I can get that taken care of today. As for the trouble code, I don't think the check engine light comes on, so Idk about that. They're pretty expensive too.
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Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020 AT 11:41 AM (Merged)
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Make sure the battery has a full charge and the connections are good. Code readers aren't usually that high, I haven't priced on in a long time. It would help to have something to point us in the right direction. Even with a code reader, there might not be any codes?
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Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020 AT 11:41 AM (Merged)
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I found a mechanic that will have it towed for $50 and diagnose it for free, so I'm just gonna do that. I can't afford to pussyfoot around and try to fix it myself. Gotta get to work somehow. Thanks your the advice though, I'll bring up the obd2.
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Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020 AT 11:41 AM (Merged)
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Yeah, if you only have one vehicle, it is tough. Let us know what find.
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Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020 AT 11:41 AM (Merged)
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It was fuel pump. $310.60 with tax to fix, not too bad. They gave me a free quart of oil and fuel injector cleaner. They also showed me which line was the fuel line so I can replace the fuel filter myself.

Asked about the obd2 and they said they ran it, just bad fuel pressure. Tranny fluid color is a little off, but nothing to worry about.
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Glad you got it fixed. Goodluck
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