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Engine shut off while driving and will not turn over

Tiny
WILLIEDYNAMITE11
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  • 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 100,000 MILES
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.
Friday, March 20th, 2020 AT 11:39 AM

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Tiny
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
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Friday, March 20th, 2020 AT 12:11 PM
Tiny
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It does nothing.
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Sunday, March 29th, 2020 AT 9:57 AM
Tiny
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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.

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Sunday, March 29th, 2020 AT 11:37 AM

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