My car cuts off when making a stops

Tiny
ARNULFO ARANA
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  • 2014 CADILLAC ATS
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • 82,047 MILES
My car cots off when not hitting the gas or making stops at the light I have to put it on neutral for it to stay on my check light engine is not on
Thursday, June 29th, 2023 AT 12:32 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

This could simply be an engine vacuum leak or the throttle body needing to be cleaned.

First, check to see if there are any leaks.

Here is a link that explains how it's done:

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

If no leaks are found, I would next check and clean the throttle body. If it is excessively dirty, it can cause a stall at idle.

Here is a link that explains how that is done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

I attached the directions for servicing the throttle body specific to your vehicle below.

Try these things and let me know the results.

Take care,

joe

See pics below.
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Thursday, June 29th, 2023 AT 11:01 PM

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