1999 Pontiac Grand Am Car cuts poff

LAYLA32

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1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM
1.4L
V6
2WD
AUTOMATIC
150,000 MILES

When driving it is OK, has seat up for a year and had oil change in March of 2015. Then had ignition coil tower replaced. Now when turning it cuts off or if you're sitting at a red light or stop sign, it just cuts off! What could cause this? I don't understand and I'm a female always by myself and worried it might not crank back up one day! Any answers?

Saturday, June 6th, 2015 AT 4:26 PM

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OBXAUTOMEDIC

MECHANIC
3,711 POSTS

Hello,

There could be a few causes. Since it has set for a year do you know if it had a gas preserver put in it like Restor, it's a preservative that is used when automobiles, lawn mowers, outboard engines etc that won't be run for a long time. If not sure then one cause could be bad gas and need to put fresh gas in along with a cleaner and just run it for a while, this would be the first thing I would do. If that doesn't do it then possibly the the Spark Plugs, another possibility is a vacuum leak.

If you engine light is on could go by an auto parts store and ask them to check codes. Write them down and post back here.

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Saturday, June 6th, 2015 AT 4:51 PM