Engine will not idle, it shuts off?

Tiny
MOTHER15
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  • 2005 BUICK RENDEZVOUS
  • 211,500 MILES
Car shuts off and won't idle.
Wednesday, September 6th, 2023 AT 1:23 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

The most common cause of a rough, low idle is an engine vacuum leak. That is where I would recommend starting to check.

Here is a link you may find helpful; it explains what to check for when the engine stalls at idle:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle

Also, here is a link specific to locating and repairing an engine vacuum leak:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Joe

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Wednesday, September 6th, 2023 AT 5:51 PM

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