just a guess...
Both my VX's had similar problems - sometimes the issue was getting the VX to stay at idle after initially starting, and at other times getting them to stay running after coming to a stop.
Turned out to be the fuel pressure regulator. Roughly a $50 part. Not sure if that's the issue you're facing, but you might wanna have a mechanic check it out... After mine were swapped out I've had no issues at all.
-biju.
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He lingers -- happily -- in a new hybrid state of semi-hormonal adolescence and responsible self-reliance.
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