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.
1 Make sure everyone is accounted for and immediately evacuate the house. 2  Use your cell phone to call 911. The fire department is dispatched in all cases of lightning strikes.  The fire department will assess the damage and use thermal imaging cameras to make sure there are no fires within the walls.