RPM goes down and the car shut off when slowing down or heavy traffic

Asked by metalgear Mar 03, 2013 at 01:34 AM about the 2006 Mazda MAZDA6

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

i have mazda 6 model 2006 when i slow down or at heavy traffic the car RPM goes down and sometimes the car shut off
then i have to go to park and turn it on again
normally when this happen the RPM is below 1

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Might be a problem with the fuel pump (couldn't hurt to check the fuse for it) or maybe the fuel filter needs to be replaced. Possibly an issue with fuel pressure regulator?

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Seven year old car that stalls. Look for a leaking vacuum hose. Maybe a bad EGR valve.

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