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.
3. Avoid static shock when getting out of the car. Static shock is common in cars. There are ways you can avoid getting shocked when leaving your car. 1  Sitting in the car generates electrostatic charges because of the constant friction and motion caused by the movement of the car itself. You can measure the humidity of your home by purchasing a humidity thermometer online or at a hardware or grocery store. 2  Raising the air humidity to 40 or 50% rh can help reduce static shock. 3  You should aim for this range. 4  Humidifiers range in price.