2005 Mazda RX8 engine stall & die with check engine lig

2005 MAZDA RX8
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JACOBJAZM23
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Engine Performance problem
2005 Mazda RX8 Two Wheel Drive Manual 12115 miles

my car CEL turns on and then my idle went crazy, on stop idle drops to normal around 950 then with no reasons drop to 400 or sometimes die. while idling engine suddenly stall and die?
Apr 12, 2010 at 10:47 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Have the computer scanned for code/s-you have a problem within the engine management system that caused the CEL to turn on-This is your starting point of diagnosis,finding out what's going on.
Apr 12, 2010 at 11:05 AM
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