Shuts off and hesitates

Tiny
STEVEN HAMBY
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  • 2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
  • 2.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 172,000 MILES
My car has been hesitating and shutting off when I come to a stop or slow down and it also shakes. It has been having a harsh shift and jumping while I am driving. I just had a tune up and oil changed.
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Thursday, August 10th, 2017 AT 11:42 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

It sounds like you have a plugged catalytic converter. Here is a guide that will help you confirm the problem.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-catalytic-converter

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/bad-catalytic-converter-symptoms

Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken
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Monday, August 14th, 2017 AT 8:55 AM

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