Shut off while driving and will not start

Tiny
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  • 2015 MITSUBISHI LANCER
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 70,000 MILES
I was driving my car and it suddenly shut off and would not come back on.
Tuesday, July 13th, 2021 AT 11:30 AM

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Tiny
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Hello,

Is it the first time this happened? Any other issues?
There are multitude of reasons for this to happen. Could be fuel related, could be the crank position sensor, could be ignition related.

You might find this article helpful:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-stalls

https://youtu.be/dCjmRL3p4Cs

Did you check for any error codes?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you.

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Tuesday, July 13th, 2021 AT 8:33 PM

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