1987 Chrysler Le Baron 87 Lebaron Sometimes Start Car Will Idle Bit Die Most

60,000 MILES
Avatar
ANONYMOUS
  • MEMBER
  • 1 POST
I have a 87 Chrysler Lebaron. Sometimes when I start the car, it will idle for a bit and then die. Most of the time it runs, but when I accelerate, it feels like gas is struggling to make it to the engine. It accelerates slowly. When I drive at high speeds for an extended amount of time, my engine gets really hot. If I turn it off after this, the car won't start until the engine has cooled back down. I feel like all these problems are related. I just had a fuel system cleaning. Any advice?
Jan 20, 2013 at 4:17 PM
Advertisement
Avatar
CARADIODOC
  • ✓Experienced Mechanic
  • 34,413 POSTS
All those symptoms together point to a possible plugged catalytic converter. Your mechanic can do a back-pressure test to verify that.
Jan 20, 2013 at 6:31 PM
Add a reply
Join 2CarPros for free, one of the most advanced car repair communities on the internet. From first-time drivers to seasoned mechanics, everyone is welcome to reply, share details, and get better answers. You can add a temporary image or video first; uploads are limited to 20 MB.

Frequently Asked Problems for This Vehicle