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.
Ah yes, the âwhy donât you get electrocuted when lighting hits your carâ question. As many of you may already know, you are safe from lightning when inside a car with a metal roof, but soft-top convertibles are certainly NOT safe in a lighting storm.