As you can see, there are many things that can be the cause of an idling problem. This section will attempt to narrow it down, but expect some trial-and-error. Skip to the section that applies to you: Engine Idle Is Too Low Or Stalls or Engine Idle Is Too High. They are in a general most-likely-to-occur order.
1 Get inside a home, building, or hard top automobile (not a convertible). Although you may be injured if lightning strikes your car, you are much safer inside a vehicle than outside.  Remember, rubber-soled shoes and rubber tires provide NO protection from lightning.
What to do if lightning strikes your house. If your home is hit directly by lightning, your immediate concern should be for any fires that may have been ignited. Again, the most common place for lightning-caused fires in a home is in the attic, but they can start anywhere the lightning has traveled.