Why does my car shut off?

2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE
101,000 MILES
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ROGERSB
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My car shuts off when I slow down in traffic or turn. There are no lights that stay on, and it starts rigt back up. I have taken it to 2 places and they say they can't do anything until a light stays on.
Jan 4, 2012 at 12:22 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Has anyone actually tried to scan it for codes?how does it idle in park?
Jan 4, 2012 at 12:26 PM
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ROGERSB
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I took it to 2 mechanics and they said it had to have a light on to figure out what was wrong. It idles fine in park and runs good until I slow down.
Jan 4, 2012 at 12:33 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Just because the light isnt on doesnt mean there arent codes take it to a auto parts store like auto zone and have them scan the car for codes.Let me know the exact code numbers if you have any write them down.
Jan 4, 2012 at 12:46 PM
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