Engine stalls at idle

2000 TOYOTA VITZ
143,500 MILES
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SHARONJMAKONI
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My car is actually a Toyota platz. recently the engine as been failing or it cuts when I slow down or hit the brakes. when I try to restart t just cuts so for to get it moving I press the accelerator.
Jul 19, 2019 at 5:33 PM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

This is a common problem here is a video and guide to show you how to fix it.

https://youtu.be/XMB16Gg-qNg

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle

Please run down this guide and report back.
Jul 21, 2019 at 8:54 AM
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