Shuts off and hesitates

2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
172,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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STEVEN HAMBY
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My car has been hesitating and shutting off when I come to a stop or slow down and it also shakes. it has been having a harsh shift and jumping while I am driving. I just had a tune up and oil changed.
Aug 10, 2017 at 11:42 AM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

It sounds like you have a plugged catalytic converter. Here is a guide that will help you confirm the problem.

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

and

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

Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken
Aug 14, 2017 at 8:55 AM
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