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Whats wrong with the engine when the car stalls out

Tiny
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I smell gas when I start the car, exaust is black, the car cuts off at times & engine sounds like its flooded or drowning when I try to restart it & if I dont give it gas it wont start & keep running
Monday, June 25th, 2012 AT 8:35 PM

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Tiny
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Have you had the computer scanned for codes yet?
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Monday, June 25th, 2012 AT 9:09 PM
Tiny
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A Diagnistic check?
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Monday, June 25th, 2012 AT 10:51 PM
Tiny
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Yes have the computer scanned for codes post the exact code numbers not code descriptions.
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Monday, June 25th, 2012 AT 11:29 PM
Tiny
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I only have the description because that is how the guy gave me the slip at auto zone
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Tuesday, June 26th, 2012 AT 12:14 AM
Tiny
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I need the exact code number makes it a lot easier. What does the description say?
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Tuesday, June 26th, 2012 AT 12:26 AM

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