Engine loses power and shuts off at a stop

2005 BUICK RANIER
160,000 MILES • 4.2L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JAMIE MOORE
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When running and come to stop it shuts off. It seems it is losing power also. What could cause to lose power and shut off when you stop?
Dec 11, 2017 at 5:28 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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A plugged catalytic converter can cause a power loss.

https://www.google.com/search?q=2carpros+how+to+check+a+catalytic+converter&rlz=1C1PRFB_enUS461US461&oq=2carpros+how+to+check+a+cataly&aqs=chrome.0.69i59j69i57j69i64.7192j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8


As far as the idle, the idle air control (IAC) is what maintains engine idle speed.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-idle-air-control-valve-works
Dec 11, 2017 at 6:47 PM
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