Re: Problem 99 contour sputters, stalling

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Re: Problem 99 contour sputters, stalling

hellranter

26 Sep 2006 07:18

Your problem is probably a leaking/rotted out PCV hose. Usually accompanied
by P0171 and P0174 trouble codes, causing a check engine light. This is
causing a massive vacuum leak, resulting in a lean running condition. Easy
fix.

J

>Contour 99 sputtering and stalling...sounds horrible. used techron for
>fuel injectors yesterday...ran car hard for 100 miles...car sputters while
>driving, stalls when coming to a stop..not every time but becoming worse. i
>had the car checked for leakage in the hoses...sounds like air is leaking
>..nothing found...car has 123,000 miles all highway ...back in nov 95 i
>had the timing parts and belt replaced... can someone please help

pcday1

19 Sep 2006 11:13

Contour 99 sputtering and stalling...sounds horrible. used techron for
fuel injectors yesterday...ran car hard for 100 miles...car sputters while
driving, stalls when coming to a stop..not every time but becoming worse. i
had the car checked for leakage in the hoses...sounds like air is leaking
..nothing found...car has 123,000 miles all highway ...back in nov 95 i
had the timing parts and belt replaced... can someone please help

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