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I told him to check and see to make sure it's not any fusible links that are burning up/ and open circuit/broken wire anywhere..because that would cause a code 96. And a bad or loose ground wire would also cause idle surge and stalling.. also a vacuum leak would cause surge/stall. With wiring ..either good or bad ..please check because broken wiring will cause this code and if the computer keeps this code in the memory your car will idle bad and stall. That's a nice idle surge check list and it's very helpful but sometime's it's good to check everything..because something simple will cause alot of problems and will cause you to spend alot money. Also check the cutoff switch in the trunk ..because you can slam the trunk too hard and it will cause this code 96. I had the same problem before.. you car will run with a code 96 .. but it will not idle good plus it will stall on cold start alot. Also did your car idle bad before the code 96? if so try cleaning your throttle body.

Also did you get a code 11 first and then a code 96?

If you got a code 11 first and then a 96 as a memory code don't worry. But sometimes a code 41 and 91 will cause the computer to throw a code 96. I have seen when there is a wiring problem in the o2 sensor harness and or the o2 sensors are bad you will get a code 11 41 91 and a memory code 96. Your engine may be running lean..causing your car to stall and lose power. Have you replaced the o2 sensors lately?