Engine shutting off while driving

Tiny
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  • 2004 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
  • 238,000 MILES
Starts stalling out past 50 MPH.
Tuesday, December 11th, 2012 AT 5:04 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

Is there any trouble code? If so do you know what they are?

https://youtu.be/vMwTzURWXmk

A car can stall for several reasons. Typically fuel or ignition related.
Were you able to start it back up?
Sometimes faulty crank position sensor will cause the engine to stall while driving.

Here is a helpful article:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-stalls

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-crankshaft-sensor

Let me know of any questions.

Thank you.

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