Overheating and shutting off

1998 OPEL ASTRA GTC
16 MILES • 1.6L • 4 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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my car shuts off when overheating, when i have turn it in free, what is the reason? help please!
Jun 10, 2019 at 10:57 AM
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The problem is the car overheating the computer shuts the engine off. Do you see coolant on the ground? Here is a guide to help us get started:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-overheating-or-running-hot

Please run down this guide and report back.
Jun 11, 2019 at 11:43 AM
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