Shut off while driving?

2006 MITSUBISHI GALANT

191,592 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

DEBRA LORI MORALES-RUIZ

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While driving engine cut off, would start, but would not kick over what broken belt could cause it not to start again that’s associated with the crankshaft sensor.

Aug 13, 2023 at 8:27 PM

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Yes, the timing belt failure shuts the engine down and will not start. If you can upload a short video of the engine cranking over, I can tell for sure what's going on. here is a guide that can help, and I have included how to change the timing belt out in case you need it:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-not-running-advanced

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Aug 14, 2023 at 5:43 PM