While iM driving my car shut off?

Tiny
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The only thing the is on when this happen is the battery light I turn the car back on with no problem. If I drive the car for 2 min it won't do that when the car is trying to shut down I put it in neutral and it wont shut off?
Sunday, July 8th, 2012 AT 10:04 PM

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Tiny
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So does the battery light come on while the engine is running?
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Thursday, August 29th, 2019 AT 8:02 PM
Tiny
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Well the rpm clock start going up and down while the battery light start blinking at the same time when this happens I put my car on neutro other wise it will shutt down on me
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Thursday, August 29th, 2019 AT 8:02 PM
Tiny
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I woyld have the alternator and battery tested also make sure the battery cables are clean and tight. Thats where I would start.
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Thursday, August 29th, 2019 AT 8:02 PM
Tiny
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So if I can start my car again after is shutt down
Could is still be the alternator?
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Thursday, August 29th, 2019 AT 8:02 PM
Tiny
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If the alternator isnt charging your battery dies while driving and you wont be able to start it or jump start it. Keep me posted on what you find thats where I would start.
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Thursday, August 29th, 2019 AT 8:02 PM
Tiny
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Okay but the car it will start with no problem after turning of
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Thursday, August 29th, 2019 AT 8:02 PM
Tiny
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I miss read what you were asking but I would still have the alternator and battery tested to rule that out.A weak alternator can cause strange things to happen. Before you do that have the computer scanned for codes. Write down the exact nunbers not code descriptions.
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Thursday, August 29th, 2019 AT 8:02 PM
Tiny
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The battery light and rpms moving around could be from the engine dieing so it could be a fuel pressure issue clogged cat etc. So we will have to rule things out till we find the problem.
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Thursday, August 29th, 2019 AT 8:02 PM
Tiny
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Thanks so much I will reply tomorrow
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Thursday, August 29th, 2019 AT 8:02 PM
Tiny
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I'm a female and unfortunately they took advantage of me
Saying the it was the intake moniful and after paying lot of money
The problem it's still there now the "mechanic" said
That it is the transmission that's why I'm looking for
Second opinion
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Thursday, August 29th, 2019 AT 8:02 PM
Tiny
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I dont blame you there did you get it fixed at a actual shop?
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Thursday, August 29th, 2019 AT 8:02 PM
Tiny
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Yes :0(
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Thursday, August 29th, 2019 AT 8:02 PM
Tiny
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Is someone we know for couple of years but
This time he rob me
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Thursday, August 29th, 2019 AT 8:02 PM
Tiny
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Thats really sad to be taking advantage of by someone you have used to fix your car for a while. Dont you have a better business breaua in your area?
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Thursday, August 29th, 2019 AT 8:02 PM
Tiny
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Someone from my job had recommended someone
The seams like a good mechanic because everyone talks
Good about him let's see what he say tomorrow
I Will let you know what he said
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Thursday, August 29th, 2019 AT 8:02 PM
Tiny
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Ok keep me posted.
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Thursday, August 29th, 2019 AT 8:02 PM

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