2.2 engine dies when idling and when coming to a stop?

Asked by 1821gene Oct 11, 2014 at 12:33 PM about the 2006 Chevrolet HHR LT FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

when coming to a stop engine dies, not all the time but sometimes also the same when
idling?

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Any check engine lights on in the dash? Could be a throttle position sensor, dirty throttle plate (butterfly) dirty air filter, dirty/plugged fuel filter, fuel pressure regulator ect,

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If this is happening when you are also stepping on the brake pedal, the brake vacuum booster may be bad.

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