Engine shut off while driving

Tiny
DANIEL GENDA
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  • 2007 OPEL CORSA
  • 1.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 243,064 MILES
I checked crank sensor, fuel pump, but still stalls. I am a beginner mechanic.
Wednesday, January 29th, 2020 AT 1:16 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
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Hi,

This vehicle isn't offered in the US, so my technical information is limited.

You indicate it still stalls. I have a question, does it do it when you are driving or only at an idle? Also, you checked the crank sensor and fuel pump. Keep in mind, both can work one minute and not the next. So, when it stalls, does it start right back up? When it shuts down, does it feel like you turned the key off suddenly or does it act odd and then stall? Is the check engine light staying one when the engine is running? Does it happen when the engine is hot or cold?

Commonly, a crankshaft position sensor will fail when it gets hot and then work again when it starts to cool. Take a look through these two links and see if the symptoms mirror what is listed.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-crank-shaft-angle-sensor-works

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-crankshaft-sensor

Also, a fuel pump can be weak and act the same way.

Let me know as much as you can as far as the questions above. I will watch for your reply

Joe
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Wednesday, January 29th, 2020 AT 6:50 PM

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