My car is acting like it wants to die, I need to know what could cause this?

The tcc and other gears when they lose power to them the tcc etc is engaged there electricaly off meaning no power there on. So yes that could be the problem keep posted after you repair the wires.

First of all thank u so much for ur donation it really helps to keep this web site going and answering everyones questions. Have u ever had to hold ur gas pedal all the way to floor to start the car like it was flooded?Does it always start right back up?How long does it sputter for after u restart the car?Do u have any codes if u don't know could u please have it checked for codes. Let me know what u find.

I have seen alot of bad coolant temp sensors go bad and do all kinds of crazy stuff stalling out surging no starts over heating eratic idle all differnt kinds of stuff. There about 12 if u change it make sure u get a brass tipped one the plastic tip ones crack and leak into the connectors corroding it.I don't think it's the fuel pump I haven't seen many of the newer pumps go out. But I have seen te fuel filters cause the cars to run crazy. The filter has the fuel pressure regulator inside it. If u haven't changed the fuel filter I recomend it they should be changed every 100,000 by that time they get pretty clogged up. There expensive but at autozone I got mine for 30. The temp sensor is screwed into the head below where the upper hose is if u change it make sure the engine is cold and u will loose coolant. Also check and make sure that the connector going to it isn't corroded if it is then u have to clean or replace it. It could also be ur crank sensor but with it not dieing long enough to test anything makes it hard to figure out if it's that. Let me know what u find.

Sounds like u needed a new fuel filter anyways and it was time for one. When u change the coolant temp sensor make sure u check the connector to make sure it's not corroded. Also checking the fuel pump would just be a matter of renting a fuel pressure gauge and seeing what the pressure is sounds like the problem is getting worse though from ur 25 mins to go 3 miles. What a trip that must have been well let me know what happens with coolant temp sensor.

First thing I want you to do is go to a auto part's store like auto zone and have them scan your car for code's. Let me know what code's you have. Also what is a idler arm that you hold to keep it running?Do you mean the throttle shaft on the throttle body?

If ur only going like 20mph after it gets hot then I would go to the exhaust shop when it's acting up and have them check ur back pressure u could have a plugged cat and the next thing I would do is get a fuel pressure gauge and check the pressure to elminate possible a bad pump. Let me know what u find.

I would check the the hose that goes from your valve cover to your intake for being colasped or having a hole in it.If it does replace the hose.Also in the throttle body diagram item number 7 is your idle air control valve remove it and clean it with carb spray also clean the hole it goes in.There's a opening in the bottom of throttle body opening spray some carb spray in there with the idle air control valve out.Also you might to take off your egr valve and try cleaning that too.

Do you have any codes? its sounds like the computer might be going bad or a bad ignition switch.

Here is a guide and a location so you can check it out.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

If the wiring is good, grounds and power try a used unit to see if that works.

Please run this test and get back to us so we can keep helping you.

Cheers, Ken

The battery shouldn't get hot unless you are cranking the engine for a long time. As far as the engine, it could be several things. Has the check engine light come on?

How long has it been sitting?If its not bad gas you could have a bad coolant temp sensor and connector fuel pump issue which I kinda doubt. Do you have a multimeter to do some testing?