why does my car sometimes cut out lose and regain power all of a sudden and why does it sometimes die?

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DNASH3
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it's a 2004 grand prix. while driving i feel the engine "cut out" and then regain power right after. don't know how else to describe it. there's another symptom along with it. sometimes when i press the brake hard to come to a stop, it not only stops, but also dies.
Jul 17, 2012 at 2:00 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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check all battery connections, both power and gounds. is the check engine light on?? i have seen cranks sensors and the harness chafe and cause these issues.

Roy
Jul 17, 2012 at 2:24 PM
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