Q: Engine starts, runs and drives initially but randomly it will die when you lift on the throttle approaching traffic lights/signs.

asked by on November 12, 2016

Engine starts, runs and drives initially but randomly it will die when you lift on the throttle approaching traffic lights/signs.

My car has 145000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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