Q: My engine will start, but it idles rough and then stalls out.
I got into an accident on the front end but didn't see any visible damage to the engine.
My car has 215000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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Hi there. Getting into an accident, may have created a poor electrical connection in the engine management system. Starting the engine, having a rough idle and stalls could be any number of component failures. Identifying whether there is a loss of fuel or spark, would help to know the direction of repair.
A fuel pressure test and spark output test needs to be performed. To avoid any unnecessary repairs, I recommend your vehicle’s starting and stalling condition be diagnosed and repaired by a certified technician, such as one from YourMechanic.
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