Engine stops

Tiny
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  • 2000 MERCURY MARQUIS
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 34,000 MILES
What would cause a 2000 model year car to run fine then cut off and after several minutes start back up and run.
Thursday, November 18th, 2010 AT 5:53 PM

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Tiny
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Ignition module has same symptom you describe. Runs OK when cool, cuts off when hot, when cool again, it runs OK.

These can be tested (out of car) at most autoparts stores.
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Thursday, November 18th, 2010 AT 5:57 PM

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