Engine quits at idle or when shiting from Parking

Tiny
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I had the car (a 2000 Toyota Camry; 4 cylinders)analyzed for problem indicated at subject and I am told (after two days in the shop) that they finally diagnosed to proble to be a bad charcoal canister (?) And because of that gas is bypassing it and getting to some valves. The cost of repair seems outrageous and I even think the problem may be as simple as water in the gas tank since the car was only started a couple of times in over a few months (the car is normaly driven by my wife and she suffered a fractured bone which has kept her from driving since Jan).
Tuesday, May 23rd, 2006 AT 11:12 AM

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Tiny
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The canister can cause the problem you describe and they are not cheep.

Don't ever think water in the gas is a simple problem. It can be your worst nightmare. Water isn't compressable and can destroy engine components as well as fuel components.

Good luck
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Thursday, December 19th, 2019 AT 4:11 PM
Tiny
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Check your battery.
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