Engine shutting off while driving

2004 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
238,000 MILES
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starts stalling out past 50 MPH.
Dec 11, 2012 at 5:04 PM
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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.



Jul 15, 2021 at 7:46 PM
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