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My car has cut off twice. Once in Atlanta on June 23rd, I was stopped at a red light. And once last Thursday when I pulled up to a friend's house. As soon as I stopped, the car cut off. In Atlanta, the car turned right on, no problems. At my friend's house, it took a few more seconds for the engine to turn. Now, my check engine light is on (has been on since I bought the car last 09/09), but it's either the cat con or the back O2 sensor (I keep getting different answers as to which one it could be). My car stutters when I get past 45 miles. It also stutters like it wants to cut off when i'm sitting with my foot on the brake. When I put it in park, it won't vibrate as hard, but it'll still sound like it may possibly want to cut off.
Now, I've been told it could be the fuel pump/filter or some other issue. I don't have much money to throw around to get this issue figured out. But, with the way my car's running, I feel like it'll totally die on me at any moment. Someone please tell me what you think it could be! I have regular oil changes, and I've just had a transmission, and A/C flush. I just bought the darned thing in September of last year....hellllpppp! Thanks so much!
It said catalyst below threshold bank 1...if i remember correctly. And that's the only code that it shows...I appreciate your help very much! :-)
That code can cause the light to come on but it's not likely it will cause the engine to stall out. If I were you I would find a shop that can check to see if the engine computer has the latest software in it, and have it upgraded if it doesn't. I'm not familiar with the emissions testing laws there, but if you have shops that perform emissions tests, I would look to take it to one of them. Good Luck!
Bank :) 1 :> Is your gateway to extending your knowledge of Oxygen sensors. Bank one is not a Bank you hold your favorite swatch in. It let's the cpu know exhaust to oxygen ratio. Change your O2 sensor. It's bad. duh...
That's all very good, but each mechanic i meet has said it's either the O2 sensor or the catcon...no one is sure...so no need to get condescending, sir...They're the ones who don't know. One says it's O2, next it's catcon. Even though I got it cut open and they said it was fine...he still says that's what it is. They're not about to nickel and dime me.