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Engine shut off without warning

Tiny
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Hi, today my vehicle's engine shut off without warning. Only battery light and oil light was turned on. Radio was working also. Then I started and she started good.
Sunday, April 15th, 2018 AT 3:44 AM

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Tiny
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Good morning.

Does it start right back up or do you have to wait a period of time?

Is the check engine light on while driving?
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Sunday, April 15th, 2018 AT 7:39 AM
Tiny
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It started immediately no check engine light. :( When she shut off only battery light and oil light was on.
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Sunday, April 15th, 2018 AT 7:43 AM
Tiny
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Okay, thanks. The lights are normal when the engine is not running and the key on.

Possible causes are:

1. Crankshaft position sensor. This is common but needs to be checked with a scan tool.
2. Throttle body. If the plate is dirty and full of carbon it will cause this. You need to clean the plate with throttle body cleaner to remove the carbon build up.
3 EGR valve. If the valve does not close quick enough, it will remain open and cause a massive vacuum leak and make the engine stall. This can be monitored with a scan tool as well.

Has anyone looked at this yet?

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Sunday, April 15th, 2018 AT 7:49 AM
Tiny
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I checked with scanner no codes. :/ Car runs good, I will clean throttle now.
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Sunday, April 15th, 2018 AT 7:59 AM
Tiny
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Okay.

Can you monitor live data?

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Sunday, April 15th, 2018 AT 8:00 AM
Tiny
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Also, sometimes my rpm's jumping little bit. Sparks are new plugs are new.
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Sunday, April 15th, 2018 AT 8:09 AM
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Okay, still do those checks.

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Sunday, April 15th, 2018 AT 8:15 AM
Tiny
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DTC-CNT 0
FUEL SYSTEM1 _ CL
FUEL SYSTEM2 _ N/A
LOAD-ETC(C) _62
SHRIFT1(%)_ -0.8
LONGFT1(%)_ -3.9
SHRIFT2(%)_ -3.1
LONGFT2(%)_ -3.1
MAP(KPA)_ 34
RPM(MIN)_ 747
SPARKDV_14
IAT (c)_ 29
MAF(G/S)_ 4.25

Throttle looks dirty.
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Sunday, April 15th, 2018 AT 8:46 AM
Tiny
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Readings look good.

Clean the throttle body.

EGR? Any information?

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Sunday, April 15th, 2018 AT 9:22 AM
Tiny
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Okay, I cleaned Throttle body.
EGR-PTC (%) _ 0.0
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Sunday, April 15th, 2018 AT 9:49 AM
Tiny
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Okay, good.

How about fuel pressure? Did you check that?
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Sunday, April 15th, 2018 AT 10:51 AM
Tiny
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No I did not check fuel pressure. How can I check that?
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Sunday, April 15th, 2018 AT 10:52 AM
Tiny
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Okay, you need a tester for this test. if you do not have one, you can rent one at a parts store.

Roy

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator
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Sunday, April 15th, 2018 AT 10:55 AM
Tiny
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Hi, fuel pressure was good. I cleaned throttle body and car fills okay.
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Wednesday, April 18th, 2018 AT 5:11 AM
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What was the fuel pressure?

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Wednesday, April 18th, 2018 AT 5:20 AM
Tiny
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I do not remember. My mechanic said that fuel pressure was good.
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Wednesday, April 18th, 2018 AT 8:35 PM
Tiny
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Did the issue happen to your tech? He needs to make it happen and see what happens when it cuts out.

What else has he done. Forget about the codes. That will tell him nothing at this point. He needs to recreate the issue.

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Thursday, April 19th, 2018 AT 4:28 AM
Tiny
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Car driving good never shut off. Runs and drives like a new.
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Tuesday, May 22nd, 2018 AT 12:18 PM
Tiny
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Okay, you will need to wait until the issue happens again to track it down. Right now, you cannot fix something that is not broke.

Did you get the throttle body cleaned?

Roy
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Tuesday, May 22nd, 2018 AT 12:23 PM
Tiny
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Yes I cleaned throttle body and changed fuel filter.
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Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018 AT 11:55 AM

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