Accelerate then shuts off

185,000 MILES • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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COLTEN WHATCOTT
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So my vehicle will work fine as long as I accelerate gradually but and soon and as i give it a little extra it will just shut off and I usually coast to the side of the road. My dad thinks it may be electrical but I have no clue. The check engine light will come on. Then I turn the key to off and then restart the car and it starts but still have to accelerate slowly. Check engine light turns off after be off for a while.
Jan 29, 2019 at 11:40 AM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

Regardless of the check engine light coming on and going off there is a fault code that is stored in your cars computer.The first thing you need to do is have the code(s) read.If you don't have a scanner/code reader your local auto parts stores have a tool loaner program and can rent you one.Here is a tutorial showing what is involved:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Once you have that done and get back to us with the code information we can properly diagnose your car.Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
Danny-
Jan 29, 2019 at 1:11 PM
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COLTEN WHATCOTT
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Will do that tomorrow and let you know! Thanks Danny
Jan 29, 2019 at 1:20 PM
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COLTEN WHATCOTT
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Here is an image of the codes ran on my car:
Jan 30, 2019 at 5:01 AM
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DANNY L
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Hello again.

Yes, that code has to do with the throttle body and throttle actuator motor.The first thing (and least expensive) to do is clean the throttle body. Here is a tutorial showing what is involved:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

I've attached a picture below. Repair suggestions are on the right.Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
Danny-
Jan 30, 2019 at 3:16 PM
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