Engine shuts off while driving

Tiny
KEITHJENSEN
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  • 2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU
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I put it in neutral and it starts right up again.
Tuesday, March 15th, 2022 AT 8:39 PM

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Tiny
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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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Wednesday, March 16th, 2022 AT 5:50 AM

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