Issues with engine hesitation

160 MILES • 2.4L • AUTOMATIC
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J_RUIZ
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When I first start my car up, it starts up without hesitation, but once I start driving, the car seems to want to stall on me, so in order for it not to stall I have to sort of press on the brake pedal, and give it some gas at the same time. And when I come to a stop intersection I have to put it on neutral, step on the brake, and accelerate.
Also, when I shift on reverse it stalls completely.
So, can you please give me an answer to what it could be? Your help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you so much.
May 10, 2019 at 9:49 PM
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KASEKENNY
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Hi J Ruiz,

I suspect you have a vacuum leak. This is the most likely cause of stalling at idle and changing gears. I included a couple guides for you review that will help identify a leak and then locate it.

Please let me know if you have questions and what you find if you go about this yourself.

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

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

https://youtu.be/vh3Z-F6KGkI
May 11, 2019 at 5:51 AM
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