Engine shut off while driving

Good morning,

The first thing I would do is to check the battery to be sure it has enough power.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

Check it for 12.6 volts. Beyond that, the charging system needs to be checked as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

Let us start there.

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

Roy

I have 12.7 on the battery after sitting all day.

Okay, good. What about with the engine running? What is the voltage?

Roy

Engine will not run can’t get it to turn over.
Starter will not even click like there’s a low battery.
When you turn the key nothing happens .
I see the odometer reading and the indicator for the gears lights up and nothing else. The blower and windows work but no radio.

I attached a wiring diagram for you to view. Check the fuse listed for power on both sides. This fuse feeds the ignition switch which ties all the issues into this.

Roy

Thank you so much! I will try! Would this have caused the vehicle to suddenly shut off going down the road? We have taken great care of this car my seventeen old daughter drives this car. How do you check a timing belt?

You are welcome.

You would have to remove the front cover to inspect the belt.

The mileage for a timing belt varies. In your case, you have a timing chain. they last 150,000 that is the recommended time to replace it.

Roy

Thank you for the wiring diagram, I found out the fuse for ignition (#8 20amp) blown, replaced fuse and ran fine.
What would make this fuse to blow?

That's a good question. There are about 6 things the fuse controls plus all the wiring.

See if it blows again. If it does, then diagnostics will have to be done on the wiring and the components to find the reason.

Roy

Thank you.

You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy