Car cuts off

2008 KIA SPECTRA
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MELISSA1010
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While driving the car the car will cut off. We did a tune up on it and it was fine for a day and then it cut off on me again today. When I start the car back it revs up to about 3000 rpm and then I apply gas and it is fine.
Jun 28, 2013 at 12:25 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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Hello,

This sounds like a classic crankshaft angle sensor which when they go bad cause this problem. Here is a guide to help you see what you are in for when doing the job:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/crankshaft-angle-sensor-replacement

Check out the diagrams for the crankshaft sensor (below). Please let us know what you find.

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Jun 28, 2013 at 1:48 AM
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PROHOVIE
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You nailed it! I had this problem as well and after I changed the sensor the car has never run better. :)
May 15, 2018 at 5:34 AM
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