Engine shut off while driving and will not turn over

2007 CHEVROLET COBALT
100,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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WILLIEDYNAMITE11
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My car is just abruptly stopped running when I was driving home from work with no indication of anything wrong with it. would you please shed some light on that for me? Thank you.
Mar 20, 2020 at 4:39 AM
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KASEKENNY
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There are a number of things that could cause this. Can you tell me what it is doing now? When you turn the key does it click or turn over and just not start? Do the interior lights and cluster come on when turning the key?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start
Mar 20, 2020 at 5:11 AM
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WILLIEDYNAMITE11
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it does nothing.
Mar 29, 2020 at 2:57 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

I would start by checking the battery. Your battery may have died while driving and the resulting low voltage shut off the car.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-car-battery

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

The charging system would need to be tested as well.

Roy
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Mar 29, 2020 at 4:37 AM
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