Engine shuts off while driving

2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU
200,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KEITHJENSEN
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I put it in neutral and it starts right up again.
Mar 15, 2022 at 1:39 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

I would suspect the ignition control module. It was a common failure for just this issue.

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

It is located under the coils. I would also replace the coils while you are there.

Roy
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Mar 15, 2022 at 10:50 PM
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