Car died in traffic
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From: Glasgow, KY
Car: 87' GTA
Engine: 350 L98 TPI
Transmission: 700-R4
Axle/Gears: 3.27 9-Bolt
Car died in traffic
Ok, yesterday my car just died on me pulling out in traffic (very scary experience) so, I had a whole lane of traffic about run into me,
I pulled out, and it died, I stopped, it started right back up, got enough power to go across the road and it immediately died again, I sat for a couple minutes, started it back up, and I got home with it.
This is only the 3rd time dying while out driving, what can be causing this?
I pulled out, and it died, I stopped, it started right back up, got enough power to go across the road and it immediately died again, I sat for a couple minutes, started it back up, and I got home with it.
This is only the 3rd time dying while out driving, what can be causing this?
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From: Ontario, Canada
Car: 1988 Pontiac Trans Am
Engine: 5.0L Fuel Injection
Transmission: Automatic 4speed /w OVerdrive
When was the last time you did a tuneup on your car? If its been a while, then I would start there.
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From: St. Louis, Missouri
Car: 1989 Firebird Formula
Engine: 383 Stealth Ram
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.73 9 bolt Posi
I would also check your IAC (Idle Air Control) sensor. If it is dirty, it will cause the car to surge and/or die. I found this out the hard way 
Hope this helps!
Best of luck.
Hope this helps!
Best of luck.
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