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Shuts off while driving

Tiny
GODFREYY
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  • 2003 OPEL CORSA
  • 1.4L
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 200,000 MILES
My vehicle just stalls when I am driving and now it wont idle unless my foot is on the gas pedal. Sometimes it idles very low and sometimes very high. Last time I drove it it was hesitating couldn't drive up hill in first gear.
Wednesday, February 13th, 2019 AT 10:51 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 109,747 POSTS
Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.

Many things can cause an engine to stall while driving. With that in mind, here is a link that discusses the most common causes for this condition. Take a look through it to see if it is helpful.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-stalls

Based on your description, I question of the catalytic converter is plugged. Here is a link that shows how to check a converter:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/bad-catalytic-converter-symptoms

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-catalytic-converter

Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe

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