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Engine cuts off while driving

Tiny
PANDPSMITH
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  • 2001 BUICK CENTURY
  • 3.1L
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 149,000 MILES
I'm able to start and drive until engine reaches normal operating temperature then cuts off. After waiting for engine to cool.10 - 15min. Able to restart and repeats cycle
Wednesday, June 25th, 2014 AT 6:33 AM

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Tiny
HMAC300
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Scan for codes and check fuel pressure with a gauge first. It may have low pressure and or a sensor that is bad. The pump may also be getting hot or drawing to much power causing this. Autoparts rent the gauge
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Wednesday, June 25th, 2014 AT 6:55 AM
Tiny
BEANBABY305
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My 2001 Buick Century cut off while I was driving no power at all steering wheel locked up what could this problem be?
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Wednesday, September 27th, 2017 AT 4:53 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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When the engine shuts off we need to see which system is failing either spark or fuel. Here are some guides that will help us figure out the problem and get it fixed to get you back on the road.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

and

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

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken
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Thursday, September 28th, 2017 AT 12:58 PM

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