1994 Mazda 626 runs good,dies but restarts

128,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JAF52261
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had lots of work done new fuel filter,spark plugs and wires,rotor and cap,oilchange and new belts, still would run fine but die once in a while like some one shut the car off, took it back to the shop and they said ign. module which ment a new distrbutor at $400 had that done left the shop went 4 miles and it did the same thing, if i turn the key off after it dies it will start right back up most times but has once or twice had to wait a few minutes,just don't know what the next step is...thank you
Apr 8, 2010 at 12:01 PM
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CH112063
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I wouldn't be too afraid about bringing it back. This part that was replaced senses the spinning camshaft. It is used in conjunction with a sensor on the back of the engine called a crankshaft sensor. It's not as expensive and will shut the car off. Maybe it's leaving a fault code now. If it was my job, I'd want it back. To find out so I could fix it, and learn.
Apr 8, 2010 at 2:34 PM
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