Q: car wobbles at complete stop.. engine shuts off when i accelerate from the stop
Car has been wobbling or rocking back nd forth for the past month when i come to a complete stop.. Recently the engine has started to shut off when i accelerate from a complete stop
My car has 60000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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It sounds like you may have a severe misfire. It may be caused by many things including ignition system components, fuel system components, or even failing sensors on the motor. I suggest that you have a certified technician, like one from YourMechanic, perform some diagnostic tests to find the source of your stalling issue.
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