Q: Car stalls when stopped
I just had the starter replaced, but now my car stalls when stopped.
If the car starts that would eliminate the starter as a problem, I would suggest enlisting the help of one of our certified mechanics at YourMechanic, and have them do a complete inspection to find the cause of your stalls while stopped problem.
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