{"id":80170,"date":"2023-03-08T05:28:34","date_gmt":"2023-03-08T13:28:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/?p=80170"},"modified":"2023-03-08T05:28:37","modified_gmt":"2023-03-08T13:28:37","slug":"2007-chrysler-300-cuts-off-when-idling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/2023\/03\/2007-chrysler-300-cuts-off-when-idling","title":{"rendered":"2007 Chrysler 300 cuts off when idling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

My car’s engine sputters when I accelerate, stalls, and cuts off when idling (especially at a stop light), the engine surges, and idles high for a few seconds when starting the car.

What could the issue or issues be with the car?

I’m leaning toward the fuel pump but I’m not sure since I can’t get the car to a mechanic for a diagnostic test. It keeps cutting off on me before I can even get out of my parking space, so I searched and found this sight to ask people that have more knowledge than myself what they think the problem could be.

Thanks in advance for all your answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first thing to do would be to pull the check engine light codes. <\/a> Just about any local parts store will do this at no cost. Once you have the codes you can post them below in the comments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What could be the issue?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are an endless list of possibilities that could cause this issue. Without looking at it any and all suggestions are just guesses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Timing is off, possible broken timing chain guide\/tensioner – common with this particular engine<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Blown head gasket – coolant getting into cylinder\/s – Compression test for confirmation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Ignition module breaking down<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Fuel restriction – no check engine light <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Air restriction – bad sensor\/s – Check engine light codes usually will pin point<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Internal mechanical issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Oil Sludge Build Up – Common issue with this particular engine<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Like I said, hard to tell without looking at it and running a few tests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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