Engine cuts off while driving

89,000 MILES • 1.6L • TURBO • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BARBARA WEAVER
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This is my daughter's car. we had the throttle body replace but the car still doing the same thing. The car will cuts off while she is driving it. Could you please tell us what is the problem with the car?

Thank you.
Feb 20, 2017 at 3:27 AM
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STRAILER
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Hi BARBARA,

This sounds like it can be one of two things that are happening. Either the crankshaft angle sensor is going bad or the fuel pump is going out. Here are some guide that can help you get the problem fixed.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/crankshaft-angle-sensor-replacement

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-stalls


Please let us know happens so it will help others.

Best, Ken
Feb 22, 2017 at 6:37 AM
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