Shuts off while driving

2003 OPEL CORSA
200,000 MILES • 1.4L • 2WD • MANUAL
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GODFREYY
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My vehicle just stalls when i am driving and now it wont idle unless my foot is on the gas pedal. sometimes it idles very low and sometimes very high. Last time i drove it it was hesitating couldn't drive up hill in first gear.
Feb 13, 2019 at 10:51 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.

Many things can cause an engine to stall while driving. With that in mind, here is a link that discusses the most common causes for this condition. Take a look through it to see if it is helpful.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-stalls

Based on your description, I question of the catalytic converter is plugged. Here is a link that shows how to check a converter:

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

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

Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe

Feb 14, 2019 at 7:57 PM