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Stalls at idle?

Tiny
JOAN1961
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  • 2012 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
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  • AUTOMATIC
  • 100,000 MILES
For a while, the car would rumble occasionally at idle, but nothing would come of it. Recently, it started stalling on its own when idling in a parking lot or drive thru lines. It's stalled 3 times now. When it does, the battery light comes on the dash, but the car starts up like there's no problem. Any ideas before I take it into the dealer?
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Wednesday, March 29th, 2023 AT 7:04 PM

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Tiny
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Hi,

The most common cause is an engine vacuum leak. They can be caused by disconnected hoses, cracked or dry rotted hoses, or leaking gaskets or seals.

This is where I would start.

Here is a link that explains how to locate a leak and repair it:

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

Also, take a look through this link and let me know if it helps:

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

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe
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Wednesday, March 29th, 2023 AT 9:23 PM
Tiny
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Thank you so much! I will check it out.
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Thursday, March 30th, 2023 AT 1:16 PM
Tiny
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Hi,

You are very welcome. Let me know what you find or if I can help in any way.

Take care,

Joe
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Thursday, March 30th, 2023 AT 7:09 PM

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